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Weather in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

🏆 Cape Town ranks #1 for lowest feels-like temperature · #3 for coldest right now · #10 for windiest right now.

Current Weather in Cape Town

Patchy rain nearby
12°C
Feels like 6°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 33 km/h SSE
💧 49% Humidity
🧭 1032 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 2°C
🌅 Sunrise: 07:31 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:12 PM
Map Overlays:

The current temperature in Cape Town is 12°C, patchy rain nearby, feeling like 6°C. Humidity sits at 49% and winds are near 33 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). The next few days in Cape Town look set for about 9°C up to 17°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cape Town

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

14-Day Forecast for Cape Town

Sun, Aug 09
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
14° / 11°
Mon, Aug 10
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
14° / 11°
Tue, Aug 11
Sunny Sunny
17° /
Wed, Aug 12
Sunny Sunny
20° / 11°
Thu, Aug 13
Sunny Sunny
23° / 15°
Fri, Aug 14
Sunny Sunny
22° / 16°
Sat, Aug 15
Sunny Sunny
20° / 15°
Sun, Aug 16
Sunny Sunny
19° / 13°
Mon, Aug 17
Sunny Sunny
19° / 14°
Tue, Aug 18
Sunny Sunny
18° / 13°
Wed, Aug 19
Sunny Sunny
17° / 13°
Thu, Aug 20
Sunny Sunny
19° / 12°
Fri, Aug 21
Sunny Sunny
19° / 13°
Sat, Aug 22
Sunny Sunny
19° / 13°

Additional Forecasts for Cape Town

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 144.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 64.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 2.9 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 4.5 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 8.8 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 13.9 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Cape Town Tomorrow

There is no good daylight window left in Cape Town today. Tomorrow, the most comfortable window looks like 12:00 to 15:00, when it is around 14°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 12°C (54°F) right now, patchy rain nearby (feels like 6°C).

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

Conditions in Cape Town right now: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 49%, wind 33 km/h SSE.

What is today's forecast for Cape Town?

Today in Cape Town: high 14°C, low 11°C, patchy rain nearby. Chance of rain: 58%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Cape Town:

  • 2026-08-09: 14°C / 11°C
  • 2026-08-10: 14°C / 11°C
  • 2026-08-11: 17°C / 9°C
  • 2026-08-12: 20°C / 11°C
  • 2026-08-13: 23°C / 15°C
  • 2026-08-14: 22°C / 16°C
  • 2026-08-15: 20°C / 15°C
Is it going to rain in Cape Town today?

There is a 58% chance of rain in Cape Town today. Total expected precipitation: 2.31 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cape Town right now?

Wind in Cape Town is currently 33 km/h (20 mph) from the SSE.

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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