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Weather in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

🏆 Cape Town ranks #14 for coldest right now.

Weather Forecast in Cape Town

Current Weather in Cape Town

Partly cloudy
13°C
Feels like 14°C. Partly cloudy.
🌬️ 4 km/h S
💧 82% Humidity
🧭 1019 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 9°C
🌅 Sunrise: 07:46 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:59 PM
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In Cape Town right now it is 13°C and partly cloudy, feeling like 14°C. Expect 82% humidity and winds of about 4 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). The next few days in Cape Town look set for about 11°C up to 16°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cape Town

02:00
Patchy rain nearby
12°
21%
03:00
Patchy rain nearby
12°
20%
04:00
Clear
11°
10%
05:00
Clear
11°
11%
06:00
Partly Cloudy
11°
12%
07:00
Partly Cloudy
11°
13%
08:00
Partly Cloudy
11°
14%
09:00
Smoky haze
12°
12%
10:00
Smoky haze
13°
9%
11:00
Sunny
14°
7%
12:00
Sunny
15°
6%
13:00
Sunny
15°
5%
14:00
Sunny
16°
4%
15:00
Sunny
16°
4%
16:00
Sunny
15°
5%
17:00
Sunny
15°
6%
18:00
Clear
14°
7%
19:00
Clear
13°
8%
20:00
Clear
13°
8%
21:00
Clear
13°
8%
22:00
Clear
12°
9%
23:00
Clear
12°
9%
00:00
Clear
12°
9%
01:00
Clear
12°
9%

14-Day Forecast for Cape Town

Tue, Jul 21
Sunny Sunny
16° / 11°
Wed, Jul 22
Sunny Sunny
15° / 11°
Thu, Jul 23
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
14° / 11°
Fri, Jul 24
Sunny Sunny
17° / 12°
Sat, Jul 25
Sunny Sunny
20° / 12°
Sun, Jul 26
Sunny Sunny
19° / 14°
Mon, Jul 27
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
16° / 14°
Tue, Jul 28
Sunny Sunny
16° / 12°
Wed, Jul 29
Sunny Sunny
18° / 10°
Thu, Jul 30
Sunny Sunny
20° / 12°
Fri, Jul 31
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
20° / 14°
Sat, Aug 01
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
17° / 14°
Sun, Aug 02
Sunny Sunny
18° / 14°
Mon, Aug 03
Sunny Sunny
17° / 13°

Additional Forecasts for Cape Town

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 2 (Moderate)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 905.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 30.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 23.5 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 28.1 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 24.7 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 29.5 μg/m³

Historical Weather

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Best Time to Be Outside in Cape Town Today

The most comfortable window in Cape Town today looks like 13:00 to 15:00, when it is around 16°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Cape Town

What is the temperature in Cape Town right now?

Cape Town is sitting at 13°C (56°F) right now, partly cloudy (feels like 14°C).

What's the weather like in Cape Town right now?

Conditions in Cape Town right now: Partly cloudy, humidity 82%, wind 4 km/h S.

What is today's forecast for Cape Town?

Today in Cape Town: high 16°C, low 11°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 17%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cape Town?

Daily highs and lows for Cape Town:

  • 2026-07-21: 16°C / 11°C
  • 2026-07-22: 15°C / 11°C
  • 2026-07-23: 14°C / 11°C
  • 2026-07-24: 17°C / 12°C
  • 2026-07-25: 20°C / 12°C
  • 2026-07-26: 19°C / 14°C
  • 2026-07-27: 16°C / 14°C
Is it going to rain in Cape Town today?

There is a 17% chance of rain in Cape Town today. Total expected precipitation: 0.1 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cape Town right now?

Wind in Cape Town is currently 4 km/h (2 mph) from the S.

What is the UV index in Cape Town right now?

The UV index in Cape Town is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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