Table Mountain, Cape Town: When to Visit | Trailwind

LandmarkCape Town, South AfricaTable Mountain, Cape Town is worth visiting year-round. Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of…

Best time: Year-round

Set in: Cape Town, South Africa

In season: ~15°C high

Climate: 3–19°C

Currency: ZAR

Language: Zulu

Timezone: UTC+02:00

Best time to visitGood year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.Featured in

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Pairs well with

Castle of Good Hope, 3 mi away

Cape Town, 3 mi away

National Library of South Africa, 3 mi away

Parliament of South Africa, 3 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Table Mountain?The best time to visit Table Mountain is Year-round, in Cape Town, South Africa.Where is Table Mountain?Table Mountain is in Cape Town, South Africa.What is Table Mountain known for?Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.Keep exploring

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