Landmark

Table Bay

Cape Town, South Africa

Best timeDec–Mar

Set inCape Town, South Africa

In season~81°F high

Climate48–81°F

CurrencyZAR

LanguageZulu

TimezoneUTC+02:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Table Bay

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJan · 77%

WarmestJan · 81°F

WettestJun

Best windowDec–Mar

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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

Table Bay is a natural bay on the Atlantic Ocean at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, which stretches south to the Cape of Good Hope. Overlooked by Cape Town, the bay is dominated by the flat-topped Table Mountain, from which it takes its name.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Mar, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Cape Town Stadium

Two Oceans Aquarium

Castle of Good Hope

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Table Bay?

The best time to visit Table Bay is December–March, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Where is Table Bay?

Table Bay is in Cape Town, South Africa.

What is Table Bay known for?

Table Bay is a natural bay on the Atlantic Ocean at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, which stretches south to the Cape of Good Hope. Overlooked by Cape Town, the bay is dominated by the flat-topped Table Mountain, from which it takes its name.

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