Cape Town Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Cape Town Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


39°C
Highest Temp
11 Mar. 26

7°C
Lowest Temp
30 Jun. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary26.08°C

Coldest MonthJuly10.46°C

Wettest MonthMay3.07mm

Windiest MonthJanuary26.1km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Cape Town historically?

February is historically Cape Town's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2026-03-11.

2. What is the coldest month in Cape Town historically?

July is Cape Town's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 10°C. The all-time record low of 3°C was recorded on 2024-08-29.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Cape Town over the past 17 years?

Cape Town's average annual rainfall is approximately 498.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Cape Town experience on average per year?

Cape Town historically records approximately 119.8 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.6 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Cape Town?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Cape Town is 39°C on 2026-03-11.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Cape Town?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Cape Town is 3°C on 2024-08-29.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Cape Town historically?

Cape Town experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 59.4 kph was recorded on 2026-05-11.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Cape Town during a year?

Usually, Cape Town's humidity peaks in July at around 73.02% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 67.07%.