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Cape Town

17°
Feels like 15°C
⛅
Partly Cloudy
18°
15°
Today's range
Humidity
71%
Wind
15 km/h
SW
Visibility
24.1 km
Pressure
1017 hPa
☀️UV Index
0
Low
💧Dew Point
12°C
Updated 4:19 AM on April 15 · Next update in ~30 min

Hourly Forecast

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16-Day Forecast

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Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
UV Index
5
Max Wind
20 km/h WSW
Rainfall
0.5 mm
🌑
Moon
New Moon
🌡️
Feels Max
18°C
⏰
Daylight
11.2h

Temperature Range

High
Low

Rain Probability

💧 Chance of rain per day

Air Quality

Cape Town
46
Good
050100150200300
✅ Air quality is satisfactory. Safe for all.
PM2.511.3
μg/m³
PM1015.7
μg/m³
Ozone49
μg/m³
NO₂8.5
μg/m³
CO114
μg/m³
SO₂7.6
μg/m³

Wind

Beaufort 3Gentle Breeze
NESW
💨 Speed
15 km/h
🧭 Direction
SW
⚡ Gusts
24 km/h
📐 Bearing
234°

☀️ UV Index

Low
0
Low
No protection needed. Safe to be outside.
0 Low36 High811+ Extreme

7-Day UV Forecast

Today
5
Mod
Thu
5.7
Hig
Fri
3.8
Mod
Sat
5.25
Hig
Sun
5.4
Hig
Mon
2.8
Mod
Tue
5.2
Hig

Sun Protection Guide

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

Sun & Moon

🌑 New Moon
7:08 AM
Sunrise
Before sunrise
6:23 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour
7:08 AM – 7:38 AM
Golden Hour
5:53 PM – 6:23 PM
Daylight
11.2h
🌑Moon Phase
New 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 17°C (feels like 15°C).

Today's forecast for Cape Town shows a high of 18°C and a low of 15°C. There is a 45% 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 17°C. It feels like 15°C due to high humidity. Humidity stands at 71% and winds are blowing at 15 km/h.
Will it rain in Cape Town this week?
Today, the probability of rain in Cape Town is 45%. 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 46, which is rated as "Good". PM2.5 particulates are measured at 11.3 μg/m³ and PM10 at 15.7 μg/m³.
What is the UV index in Cape Town today?
The UV index in Cape Town today reaches a maximum of 5. This is low to moderate. Normal sun precautions apply.
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo under CC BY 4.0. Updated every 30 minutes.