Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, is a vibrant coastal city known for its natural beauty and rich history.
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Overview
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, is a vibrant coastal city renowned for its stunning natural beauty, dominated by Table Mountain. Attractions include the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and nearby Winelands.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Cape Town.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☁️14°C8°C0%0 mm
- WedJul 15☁️17°C9°C6%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️18°C12°C10%0 mm
- FriJul 17☁️17°C11°C24%0 mm
- SatJul 18☁️18°C10°C0%0 mm
- SunJul 19☁️18°C12°C10%0 mm
- MonJul 20⛅22°C11°C18%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation493 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 17°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 17°C | 10 mm |
| Mar | 26°C | 15°C | 13 mm |
| Apr | 24°C | 12°C | 40 mm |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 18°C | 8°C | 92 mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 7°C | 85 mm |
| Aug | 18°C | 8°C | 72 mm |
| Sep | 20°C | 9°C | 44 mm |
| Oct | 22°C | 12°C | 28 mm |
| Nov | 24°C | 13°C | 25 mm |
| Dec | 26°C | 16°C | 13 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jun 11, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierLight BrowsingGood for browsing, messaging, and voice calls
Download16.8 Mbps
Upload7.5 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyLimitedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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