worldweatherTemperatures this week
18-24°CAverage forecast high: 21°C. Historical reference for these dates: 19°C.
Weather in Cape Town - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Cape Town
3 November Cape Town: the high will be about 22°C and the low 16°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.1 mm. 4 November it will be warmer: with a high of about 24°C.
22°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
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Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
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Tuesday 3 November
Daily high22°CUsually 17-20°C
Daily low16°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total0.1 mmTrace rainfall
Maximum wind speed18 km/hForecast wind speed
Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. Less than 1 mm of rain is forecast for the day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 22° / 16° | 0.1 mm | 17-20°C | 18 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 24° / 17° | 0.1 mm | 17-20°C | 12 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 20° / 16° | 0.3 mm | 17-20°C | 25 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 19° / 15° | 2.5 mm | 17-20°C | 17 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 18° / 15° | 0.5 mm | 17-20°C | 35 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 23° / 13° | 3.3 mm | 17-20°C | 17 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 22° / 17° | 0.3 mm | 17-20°C | 23 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 21° / 17° | 0 mm | 17-20°C | 19 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 19° / 16° | 0.7 mm | 17-21°C | 25 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 20° / 16° | 2.1 mm | 18-21°C | 25 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 19° / 15° | 0 mm | 18-21°C | 39 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 24° / 15° | 0.5 mm | 18-21°C | 20 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 20° / 17° | 2 mm | 18-21°C | 36 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 21° / 16° | 0 mm | 18-21°C | 32 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
Drop of 4°CFrom 4 November to 5 November. This is the day-to-day change in the forecast high.
Will it rain?
2 days with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 7.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 1-8 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 19°C by day. The coolest year was 1982 (17°C) and the warmest was 1984 (21°C). The current forecast averages 21°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov19°C / 16°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec20°C / 17°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
Downloadable forecast graphic
Detailed weather forecast for Cape Town, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Cape Town - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Cape Town is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Sea temperature - Cape Town
Water today
14°C
Week avg
15°C
Waves today
1.6 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Cape Town
Air quality in Cape Town is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³, PM10: 7.7 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | 5.6 | 7.7 | very good |
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 04:00.
Cape Town weather through the year
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 17°C | 17% |
| February | 27°C | 17°C | 12% |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 23% |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 23% |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 32% |
| June | 18°C | 8°C | 43% |
| July | 18°C | 7°C | 35% |
| August | 18°C | 8°C | 46% |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 32% |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 23% |
| November | 24°C | 14°C | 25% |
| December | 26°C | 16°C | 12% |
Upcoming public holidays in South Africa: Day of Reconciliation — 16 December · Christmas Day — 25 December · Day of Goodwill — 26 December.
Nearby and related places
Weather and travel dates: Cape Town
Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.
Warmest months
January · February
Average daytime temperature: 27°C
Coolest months
June · July · August
Average daytime temperature: 18°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
February · December
Share of days with precipitation: 12%
Before you travel
Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.
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FAQ - Cape Town weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Cape Town: the high will be about 22°C and the low 16°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.1 mm. 4 November it will be warmer: with a high of about 24°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 7.1 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 1-8 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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