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Cape Town climate guide
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Temperature in Cape Town (°C)
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Sunshine & Daylight in Cape Town
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Rainfall in Cape Town
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More climate for Cape Town
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Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme
What's the climate like in Cape Town?
Cape Town has a temperate climate with warm dry summers.
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The climate guide for Cape Town, South Africa shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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