Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in February
Expect warm weather in Cape Town in February: afternoons reach about 22°C (71°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (65°F). Around 9 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as January and about the same as March.
What stands out in February
- In Cape Town, February is late summer — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Cape Town is usually about 6°C cooler than Stellenbosch, 40 km away, in February.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 79% less rain than Cape Town's average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
February is typically Cape Town's warmest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
19°C
65°F
Rainfall
9 mm
very dry
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
18%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cape Town weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 14 mm | 79% | 19% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 9 mm | 79% | 18% |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 81% | 23% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 16°C / 61°F | 34 mm | 79% | 25% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 81% | 35% |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm | 79% | 37% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 91 mm | 80% | 31% |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 80% | 35% |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 56°F | 41 mm | 79% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 80% | 28% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 78% | 27% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 78% | 22% |
What to pack for February
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
Our Cape Town guide recommends: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
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.
Best time to visit Cape Town →Other South Africa cities in February
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Cape Town in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes. February is one of the best months for Cape Town, with highs around 22°C and about 9 mm of rain.
How warm is Cape Town in February?
Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 19°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in February?
Cape Town typically gets around 9 mm of rain in February — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cape Town (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.