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Weather in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

🏆 Cape Town ranks #46 for highest UV right now.

Current Weather in Cape Town

Light rain shower
15°C
Feels like 13°C. Light rain shower.
🌬️ 18 km/h NNW
💧 94% Humidity
🧭 1013 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.7
🌡️ Dew Point: 14°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:57 AM
🌇 Sunset: 07:04 PM
Map Overlays:

The current temperature in Cape Town is 15°C, light rain shower, feeling like 13°C. Humidity sits at 94% and winds are near 18 km/h, and the UV index is 1 (low). The next few days in Cape Town look set for about 13°C up to 24°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cape Town

12:00
Patchy rain nearby
18°
16%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
19°
17%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
19%
15:00
Patchy rain nearby
19°
22%
16:00
Light drizzle
19°
36%
17:00
Light rain shower
18°
27%
18:00
Light rain shower
18°
36%
19:00
Light rain shower
17°
35%
20:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
28%
21:00
Overcast
16°
22%
22:00
Overcast
16°
22%
23:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
25%
00:00
Patchy rain nearby
15°
27%
01:00
Light drizzle
15°
46%
02:00
Light rain shower
15°
45%
03:00
Patchy rain nearby
15°
38%
04:00
Patchy rain nearby
14°
29%
05:00
Patchy rain nearby
14°
33%
06:00
Patchy rain nearby
14°
32%
07:00
Patchy rain nearby
15°
27%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
17%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
17°
14%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
18°
7%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
18°
10%

14-Day Forecast for Cape Town

Wed, Oct 21
Light drizzle Light drizzle
20° / 13°
Thu, Oct 22
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
19° / 14°
Fri, Oct 23
Smoky haze Smoky haze
24° / 14°
Sat, Oct 24
Sunny Sunny
23° / 16°
Sun, Oct 25
Sunny Sunny
21° / 16°
Mon, Oct 26
Sunny Sunny
20° / 15°
Tue, Oct 27
Overcast Overcast
29° / 15°
Wed, Oct 28
Overcast Overcast
23° / 17°
Thu, Oct 29
Sunny Sunny
26° / 16°
Fri, Oct 30
Sunny Sunny
28° / 17°
Sat, Oct 31
Overcast Overcast
24° / 19°
Sun, Nov 01
Overcast Overcast
20° / 17°
Mon, Nov 02
Overcast Overcast
19° / 15°
Tue, Nov 03
Overcast Overcast
21° / 14°

Additional Forecasts for Cape Town

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 85.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 47.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 6.4 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 5.4 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 10.6 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 15.6 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Cape Town Today

The most comfortable window in Cape Town today looks like 15:00 to 18:00, when it is around 19°C. 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 15°C (59°F) right now, light rain shower (feels like 13°C).

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

Conditions in Cape Town right now: Light rain shower, humidity 94%, wind 18 km/h NNW.

What is today's forecast for Cape Town?

Today in Cape Town: high 20°C, low 13°C, light drizzle. Chance of rain: 86%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Cape Town:

  • 2026-10-21: 20°C / 13°C
  • 2026-10-22: 19°C / 14°C
  • 2026-10-23: 24°C / 14°C
  • 2026-10-24: 23°C / 16°C
  • 2026-10-25: 21°C / 16°C
  • 2026-10-26: 20°C / 15°C
  • 2026-10-27: 29°C / 15°C
Is it going to rain in Cape Town today?

There is a 86% chance of rain in Cape Town today. Total expected precipitation: 9.09 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cape Town right now?

Wind in Cape Town is currently 18 km/h (11 mph) from the NNW.

What is the UV index in Cape Town right now?

The UV index in Cape Town is currently 0.7 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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