South Africa (Cape Town) · February
Best travel monthTravel seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · February
27°
at night 18° · avg 22°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 10 h/day
- Rain Days
- 1 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
above average
8 mm · very dry
cool
In South Africa (Cape Town), February is 9°C warmer than the coolest month (July).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
MINMIN | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm | 1d8mm | 2d16mm | 2d29mm | 5d51mm | 8d88mm | 6d73mm | 7d59mm | 4d42mm | 2d24mm | 3d33mm | 1d14mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
February is one of the best months to visit South Africa (Cape Town) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 27°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 22°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, February is one of the sunniest months — 8 mm of rain over 1 days. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Weinleseherbst: Die Weingüter in Franschhoek und Stellenbosch laden zur Ernte, das Licht wird goldener, die Touristenzahlen fallen. Beste Temperaturen für Wanderungen auf dem Table Mountain — bevor der Winter einsetzt.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in February
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- Yes — February is one of the best months to visit South Africa (Cape Town) (Climate Score: 89/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in February?
- In February, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in February?
- In February, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 8 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in February?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in February — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in February?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in February averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
