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Best Time to Visit Cape Town

Best Months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Climate Overview

Mediterranean climate — opposite seasons to Northern Hemisphere. Summer (Nov-March) is warm and sunny.

Month-by-Month Calendar

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Good
June
OK
July
Avoid
August
OK
September
Good
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak
PeakGoodOKAvoid

The Four Seasons

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Spring
3-5
Ideal

Spring is prime time for Cape Town. Mediterranean climate — opposite seasons to Northern Hemisphere. Summer (Nov-March) is warm and sunny.

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Summer
6-8

Summer in Cape Town: Mediterranean climate — opposite seasons to Northern Hemisphere. Summer (Nov-March) is warm and sunny.

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for Cape Town. Mediterranean climate — opposite seasons to Northern Hemisphere. Summer (Nov-March) is warm and sunny.

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Winter
12-2
Ideal

Winter is prime time for Cape Town. Mediterranean climate — opposite seasons to Northern Hemisphere. Summer (Nov-March) is warm and sunny.

What to Pack?

Layers — weather can change rapidly. Sunscreen essential. Warm jacket for evenings even in summer.

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