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Weather in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

🏆 Cape Town ranks #1 for windiest right now · #3 for lowest feels-like temperature · #10 for coldest right now · #42 for highest UV right now.

Current Weather in Cape Town

Sunny
18°C
Feels like 8°C. Sunny.
🌬️ 44 km/h SE
💧 46% Humidity
🧭 1025 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 2.3
🌡️ Dew Point: 6°C
🌅 Sunrise: 07:00 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:30 PM
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The current temperature in Cape Town is 18°C, sunny, feeling like 8°C. Humidity sits at 46% and winds are near 44 km/h, and the UV index is 2 (low). The next few days in Cape Town look set for about 11°C up to 25°C.

Hourly Forecast for Cape Town

17:00
Sunny
16°
2%
18:00
Sunny
15°
3%
19:00
Clear
14°
4%
20:00
Clear
14°
5%
21:00
Clear
13°
6%
22:00
Clear
13°
6%
23:00
Clear
13°
7%
00:00
Clear
13°
7%
01:00
Clear
12°
8%
02:00
Clear
12°
8%
03:00
Clear
12°
9%
04:00
Clear
12°
9%
05:00
Clear
11°
9%
06:00
Clear
11°
9%
07:00
Sunny
11°
9%
08:00
Sunny
12°
8%
09:00
Sunny
13°
5%
10:00
Sunny
15°
3%
11:00
Sunny
17°
2%
12:00
Sunny
19°
1%
13:00
Sunny
20°
1%
14:00
Sunny
21°
1%
15:00
Sunny
22°
1%
16:00
Sunny
22°
1%

14-Day Forecast for Cape Town

Fri, Sep 04
Sunny Sunny
18° / 12°
Sat, Sep 05
Sunny Sunny
22° / 11°
Sun, Sep 06
Sunny Sunny
25° / 14°
Mon, Sep 07
Sunny Sunny
26° / 18°
Tue, Sep 08
Smoky haze Smoky haze
26° / 17°
Wed, Sep 09
Sunny Sunny
23° / 15°
Thu, Sep 10
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
15° / 13°
Fri, Sep 11
Sunny Sunny
16° / 12°
Sat, Sep 12
Overcast Overcast
19° / 12°
Sun, Sep 13
Overcast Overcast
20° / 13°
Mon, Sep 14
Sunny Sunny
24° / 14°
Tue, Sep 15
Overcast Overcast
22° / 15°
Wed, Sep 16
Sunny Sunny
25° / 15°
Thu, Sep 17
Overcast Overcast
17° / 13°

Additional Forecasts for Cape Town

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 112.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 70.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 3.8 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 4.5 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 13.2 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 19.8 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 08:00 to 11:00, when it is around 13°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 18°C (64°F) right now, sunny (feels like 8°C).

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

Conditions in Cape Town right now: Sunny, humidity 46%, wind 44 km/h SE.

What is today's forecast for Cape Town?

Today in Cape Town: high 18°C, low 12°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 17%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Cape Town:

  • 2026-09-04: 18°C / 12°C
  • 2026-09-05: 22°C / 11°C
  • 2026-09-06: 25°C / 14°C
  • 2026-09-07: 26°C / 18°C
  • 2026-09-08: 26°C / 17°C
  • 2026-09-09: 23°C / 15°C
  • 2026-09-10: 15°C / 13°C
Is it going to rain in Cape Town today?

There is a 17% chance of rain in Cape Town today. Total expected precipitation: 0.08 mm.

What is the wind speed in Cape Town right now?

Wind in Cape Town is currently 44 km/h (28 mph) from the SE.

What is the UV index in Cape Town right now?

The UV index in Cape Town is currently 2.3 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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