Western Cape, South Africa Weather
Current: 20.74°C/69.33°F, Wind SW at 7.7 km/h, 46% Humidity, 0% Chance of rain
- Western Cape, South Africa Weather
- Current conditions
- Weather forecast
- Averages and extremes
- Yesterday's Data
- 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 Weather Summary
- Weather averages by month
- Western Cape's weather
- Frequently asked questions
- Comments
Current conditions
Condition: Overcast Clouds
Pressure: 1,020 hPa
Sea level: 1,020 hPa
Temperature: 20.07°C
Cloud: 98%
Humidity: 46%
Wind: NNW 5.87 km/h
Visibility: 10,000 m
30 Day Averages and Extremes
- Average high 19.4°C
- Average low 10.89°C
- Hottest day (21 May 2024) 26.66°C
- Coldest day (10 June 2024) 6.82°C
- Average humidity 39.27%
- Days with precipitation 1 days
- Highest precipitation 0.18 mm (04 May 2024)
Yesterday's Data
- Max: 30°C
- Min: 17°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
- Pacaltsdorp
- Bella Vista
- Barandas
- Beaufort West
- Bellville
- Brandwag
- Brooklyn
- Buffeljagsrivier
- Citrusdal
- Constantia
- Danabaai
- Dido Valley
- Doringbos
- Durbanville
- Heideveld
- Laingsburg
- Lambert's Bay
- Manenberg
- Milnerton
- Mosselbaai
- Paarl
- Parow
- Plettenberg Bay
- Prince Albert
- Simon's Town
- Strand
- Khayelitsha
- Woodstock
- Sir Lowrys Pass
- Cape Town
- Baardskeerdersbos
- Langa
- Groot-Brakrivier
- Kleinvlei
- Robertson
- Askraal
- Clanwilliam
- Grassy Park
- Dysselsdorp
- Factreton
- Avontuur
- Kuils River
- Guguletu
- Saldanha
- Blanco
- Oudtshoorn
- Gordon's Bay
- Knysna
- Heidelberg
- Ashton
- Swellendam
- Lavender Hill
- Ocean View
- Ladismith
- Ottery
- Bishop Lavis
- Philippi
- Darling
- Kensington
- Piketberg
- Malmesbury
- Hanover Park
- Wellington
- Plumstead
- Tulbagh
- Crawford
- Worcester
- Kraaifontein
- Kayamnandi
- Stellenbosch
- Somerset West
- Bredasdorp
- Houtbaai
- Brackenfell
- Cape Point
- Wuppertal
- Hermanus
- Montagu
- Athlone
- Atlantis
- Bonnievale
- Bridgetown
- Caledon
- Ceres
- Claremont
- Crossroads
- De Doorns
- Diazville
- Eersterivier
- George
- Grabouw
- Moorreesburg
- Muizenberg
- Nyanga
- Parkwood
- Riversdale
- Sea Point
- Table View
- Vishoek
- Vredenburg
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 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
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Air quality
Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk
- CO 247
- NH3 1.31
- NO 0
- NO2 2.04
- O3 36.48
- PM10 18.34
- PM25 6.44
- SO2 0.65