Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in June
Expect mild weather in Cape Town in June: afternoons reach about 16°C (62°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 121 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than May and about the same as July.
What stands out in June
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 37%.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Cape Town — roughly 178% more rain than average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Seasonally, June counts as early winter in Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
16°C
62°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
121 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
37%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
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 June
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Sunglasses
Is June 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 June
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Cape Town in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Cape Town?
June is one of the wetter months in Cape Town, with about 121 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Cape Town in June?
Average highs are about 16°C (62°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in June?
Cape Town typically gets around 121 mm of rain in June — wet. It's usually the wettest 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.