Western Cape, South Africa Weather

  1. Western Cape, South Africa Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Western Cape over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Western Cape in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Western Cape in the coming days
  9. Western Cape Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Western Cape's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Western Cape, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
28°C
82.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 955 hPa

Feel like: 28 °C

Temperature: 28°C

Cloud: 86%

Humidity: 37%

Wind: SW - 3 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
19 Feb
19°C / 26°C
Mainly Clear
Fri
20 Feb
18°C / 24°C
Overcast
Sat
21 Feb
19°C / 25°C
Overcast
Sun
22 Feb
18°C / 32°C
Moderate Rain
Mon
23 Feb
21°C / 32°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
07:00 AM
12° / 28°
12° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
37% 6 km/h
08:00 AM
12° / 30°
12° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
32% 5 km/h
09:00 AM
11° / 32°
11° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
28% 6 km/h
10:00 AM
11° / 34°
11° / 34°
Mainly Clear
25% 10 km/h
11:00 AM
11° / 36°
11° / 36°
Mainly Clear
23% 16 km/h
12:00 PM
11° / 36°
11° / 36°
Mainly Clear
22% 24 km/h
13:00 PM
12° / 36°
12° / 36°
Clear Sky
24% 35 km/h
14:00 PM
13° / 34°
13° / 34°
Clear Sky
27% 47 km/h
15:00 PM
13° / 33°
13° / 33°
Clear Sky
30% 53 km/h
16:00 PM
13° / 31°
13° / 31°
Clear Sky
33% 47 km/h
17:00 PM
13° / 30°
13° / 30°
Clear Sky
37% 35 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 31.2°C
  • Average low 19.1°C
  • Hottest day 39°C (29 January 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (26 February 2026)
  • Average humidity 50.97%
  • Days with precipitation 18 days
  • Highest precipitation 49 mm (08 February 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 36°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western Cape over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western Cape in the coming days

Rainfall in Western Cape in the coming days

Western Cape Climate Summary

Western Cape features a Mid-latitude desert (Köppen classification: BWk), with an average annual temperature of 18.59ºC (65.46ºF), which is about -2.63% lower than the national average for South Africa. Annually, the city experiences approximately 33.74 millimeters (1.33 inches) of rainfall, spread across 66.46 rainy days, accounting for 18.21% of the year.

Longitude -33.2277918
Latitude 21.8568586
Yearly high temperature 23.21ºC (73.78ºF)
Yearly low temperature 10.44ºC (50.79ºF)
Hottest month February 28.5ºC (83.3ºF)
Coldest month July 5.24ºC (41.43ºF)
Yearly precip 33.74mm (1.33in)
Days with rainfall 66.46 days (18.21%)
Driest month December (63.16%)
Wettest month October (62.87%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 28.32° / 15.92° 6.73 days
February 28.5° / 15.81° 6.0 days
March 26.96° / 14.43° 5.73 days
April 23.59° / 11.03° 4.73 days
May 21.32° / 8.9° 4.45 days
June 17.75° / 5.87° 5.55 days
July 17.57° / 5.24° 4.45 days
August 18.78° / 5.27° 4.82 days
September 21.13° / 7.57° 5.18 days
October 23.18° / 9.86° 6.73 days
November 24.7° / 11.23° 5.91 days
December 26.74° / 14.18° 6.18 days

Western Cape's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Western Cape?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 28.5ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 5.24ºC).

2. What should I wear in Western Cape today?

For today's very hot weather in Western Cape, with the high temperatures above 33ºC (91.4ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Sleeveless tops or vests

Temperature

Early
12°C / 24°C
Morning
11°C / 32°C
Afternoon
13°C / 33°C
Evening
13°C / 25°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

04:12
17:20