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Lion's Head

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Lion's Head

Cape Town, South Africa
Best timeDec–Feb
Set inCape Town, South Africa
In season~72°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

45–79°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Lion's Head
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Feb. Go in Mar, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 75%
WarmestJan · 79°F
WettestJun
Best windowDec–Feb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Table Mountain National Park
3 mi away
Cape Town Stadium
3 mi away
South African Astronomical Observatory
5 mi away
Newlands Stadium
5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lion's Head?

The best time to visit Lion's Head is December–February, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Where is Lion's Head?

Lion's Head is in Cape Town, South Africa.

What is Lion's Head known for?

Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park.

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