Cape Town weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 16°C and sunny in Cape Town. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 15°C, lows of 14°C with a 100% chance of rain.
Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours
Cape TownSouth Africa
Updated 07:00 AM
Sunny
Feels like 15°
Forecast Comparison
See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.
Forecast agreement
Sources are closely alignedTemperature range
16° – 17°
Rain probability
0% – 3%
Wind speed
2 km/h – 4 km/h
Temperature by provider
Hourly forecast
16-day forecast
Rain forecast
Precipitation probability: 100%Hourly precipitation timeline
Wind
Direction: N
Current wind
2 km/h
Gusts
2 km/h
Hourly wind
Daily wind
Weather alerts
No active weather alerts.
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Visiting Cape Town
A coastal city beneath Table Mountain, known for its beaches, wine regions nearby, and a striking mix of ocean and mountain scenery. Its setting is regularly ranked among the most dramatic of any city in the world, with mountain, ocean, and vineyard all within a short drive.
Best time to visit: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Landmarks & highlights
- Table Mountain
A flat-topped mountain overlooking the city, reachable by cableway or hiking trails.
- Robben Island
The former prison island where Nelson Mandela was held, now a museum reachable by ferry.
- V&A Waterfront
A working harbour turned shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
- Cape of Good Hope
A dramatic nature reserve at the peninsula's tip, roughly an hour's drive from the city centre.
Local tip: Book the Table Mountain cableway or a hike for early in your trip if possible — it closes in high wind, so a flexible schedule helps.
Getting around: A rental car or organised tour is the practical way to reach the Cape Peninsula and nearby Winelands, though central Cape Town and the Waterfront are walkable.
Good to know: The Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek) make an easy day trip from Cape Town, roughly 45 minutes to an hour's drive from the city centre.
Read the full Cape Town best-time-to-visit guide →
Cape Town this time of year
- Cape Town is usually about 2°C cooler than Stellenbosch, 40 km away, in October.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-spring in Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
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Cape Town weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect
Cape Town, in Western Cape, South Africa, sits at approximately 33.92°S, 18.42°E and is home to about 4,618,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.
Climate-wise, Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate: dry, warm to hot summers and mild, wetter winters. Expect the most heat in February (about 22°C by day) and the chilliest nights in August (around 13°C). Most rain falls in June, roughly 121 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Stellenbosch (41 km), Hermanus (93 km) and Mossel Bay (344 km).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Cape Town today?
- Right now Cape Town shows sunny conditions at around 16°C (feels like 15°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 0%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
- What is the weather in Cape Town tomorrow?
- Tomorrow in Cape Town: expect a high of 15°C and a low of 14°C, with a 100% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
- Will it rain in Cape Town today?
- The precipitation probability for Cape Town is around 0% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
- What is the 14-day forecast for Cape Town?
- The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Cape Town from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.
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