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Cape Town

20°
Feels like 20°C
⛅
Partly Cloudy
20°
17°
Today's range
Humidity
81%
Wind
13 km/h
NNW
Visibility
24.1 km
Pressure
1011 hPa
☀️UV Index
4.5
Moderate
💧Dew Point
16°C
Updated 12:54 PM on March 5 · Next update in ~30 min

Hourly Forecast

Next 48 hours
3PM
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19°
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3%
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5%
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18%
11AM
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20%
12PM
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15%
1PM
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10%
2PM
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15%
3PM
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25%
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30%
5PM
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38%
6PM
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55%
7PM
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19°
75%
8PM
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19°
65%
9PM
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19°
35%
10PM
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30%
11PM
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18°
35%
12AM
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18°
43%
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38%
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20%
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16%
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13%
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10%
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6%
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16-Day Forecast

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Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
UV Index
7.15
Max Wind
18 km/h N
Rainfall
0.5 mm
🌕
Moon
Full Moon
🌡️
Feels Max
21°C
⏰
Daylight
12.7h

Temperature Range

High
Low

Rain Probability

💧 Chance of rain per day

Air Quality

Cape Town
42
Good
050100150200300
✅ Air quality is satisfactory. Safe for all.
PM2.522.9
μg/m³
PM1028.5
μg/m³
Ozone103
μg/m³
NO₂6.5
μg/m³
CO67
μg/m³
SO₂11.3
μg/m³

Wind

Beaufort 3Gentle Breeze
NESW
💨 Speed
13 km/h
🧭 Direction
NNW
⚡ Gusts
23 km/h
📐 Bearing
345°

☀️ UV Index

Moderate
4.5
Moderate
Some protection needed. Wear sunscreen.
0 Low36 High811+ Extreme

7-Day UV Forecast

Today
7.15
Ver
Fri
7.8
Ver
Sat
7.9
Ver
Sun
7.85
Ver
Mon
7.85
Ver
Tue
7.55
Ver
Wed
7.5
Ver

Sun Protection Guide

🧴
Sunscreen
SPF 30+
🕶️
Sunglasses
Recommended
👒
Hat
Optional
👕
Cover up
Optional
🏠
Seek shade
Not needed
⏰
Reapply
Every 3-4 hours

Sun & Moon

🌕 Full Moon
6:37 AM
Sunrise
50% of day
7:17 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour
6:37 AM – 7:07 AM
Golden Hour
6:47 PM – 7:17 PM
Daylight
12.7h
🌕Moon Phase
Full Moon

About the Weather in Cape Town

Cape Town is a city in Western Cape, South Africa located at an elevation of 25m above sea level. The current weather shows partly cloudy conditions with a temperature of 20°C (feels like 20°C).

Today's forecast for Cape Town shows a high of 20°C and a low of 17°C. There is a 33% chance of precipitation today.

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-33.9258°N
Longitude
18.4232°E
Elevation
25m

Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Town Weather

What is the weather in Cape Town today?
The current weather in Cape Town, South Africa is partly cloudy with a temperature of 20°C. It feels like 20°C due to high humidity. Humidity stands at 81% and winds are blowing at 13 km/h.
Will it rain in Cape Town this week?
Today, the probability of rain in Cape Town is 33%. Check the 16-day forecast above for detailed day-by-day precipitation probability for Cape Town.
What is the air quality index (AQI) in Cape Town?
The current Air Quality Index in Cape Town is 42, which is rated as "Good". PM2.5 particulates are measured at 22.9 μg/m³ and PM10 at 28.5 μg/m³.
What is the UV index in Cape Town today?
The UV index in Cape Town today reaches a maximum of 7.15. This is high — sun protection including sunscreen, hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses is strongly recommended.
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo under CC BY 4.0. Updated every 30 minutes.