Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Cape Town in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 79°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 62°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 9%fewest rain days (February)
- 43%most rain days (June)
Weather in Cape Town right now
Weather in Cape Town by month
Average highs run from 62°F (17°C) in July to 79°F (26°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in June. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 / 63°F26 / 17°C | 11% | 15 mph25 km/h | 58°F14°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| February | 79 / 63°F26 / 17°C | 9% | 15 mph25 km/h | 58°F14°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| March | 76 / 61°F24 / 16°C | 20% | 14 mph23 km/h | 59°F15°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| April | 72 / 57°F22 / 14°C | 15% | 13 mph21 km/h | 57°F14°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| May | 69 / 51°F20 / 11°C | 20% | 12 mph20 km/h | 58°F14°C | 10 ft (3.0 m)Rough; rougher days up to 14 ft |
| June | 65 / 49°F18 / 10°C | 43% | 14 mph22 km/h | 57°F14°C | 10 ft (3.1 m)Rough; rougher days up to 15 ft |
| July | 62 / 46°F17 / 8°C | 39% | 13 mph21 km/h | 57°F14°C | 10 ft (3.2 m)Rough; rougher days up to 16 ft |
| August | 63 / 47°F17 / 8°C | 33% | 14 mph22 km/h | 57°F14°C | 10 ft (3.2 m)Rough; rougher days up to 17 ft |
| September | 66 / 49°F19 / 10°C | 22% | 15 mph24 km/h | 58°F14°C | 9 ft (2.6 m)Rough; rougher days up to 14 ft |
| October | 72 / 56°F22 / 13°C | 20% | 15 mph24 km/h | 58°F15°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| November | 73 / 58°F23 / 15°C | 21% | 15 mph24 km/h | 58°F14°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| December | 75 / 61°F24 / 16°C | 19% | 16 mph25 km/h | 59°F15°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Cape Town
9 ships from 7 cruise lines are scheduled here, 10 visits in total. The next 10:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 102026 | Silver MuseSilversea Cruises | Departs | 22 nights from Cape Town |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises | Ends here | 20 nights from Gran Canaria |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises | Departs | 25 nights from Cape Town |
| Wed, Nov 182026 | Europa 2Hapag Lloyd | Departs | 16 nights from Cape Town |
| Sun, Nov 222026 | AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 60 nights from Antalya |
| Sun, Jan 172027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Sun, Jan 312027 | AIDAsolAIDA Cruises | Calls | 126 nights from Hamburg |
| Sun, Mar 212027 | Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 138 nights from Savona |
| Tue, Apr 132027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Fri, Apr 162027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
Ships that visit Cape Town
- Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises
- AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Europa 2Hapag Lloyd
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Silver MuseSilversea Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
Nearby cruise ports
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- Port ElizabethEastern Cape, South Africa
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- East LondonEastern Cape, South Africa
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.