South Africa (Cape Town) · June
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · June
19°
at night 10° · avg 14°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 8 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
below average
88 mm · changeable
cool
In South Africa (Cape Town), June is 9°C cooler than the warmest month (January).
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
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
June in South Africa (Cape Town) is on the cool side — with highs around 18°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 4 sunshine hours per day and 8 rain days (88 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in June — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Winterregen von der Westseite: Das Kap der Guten Hoffnung ist im Sturm dramatisch schön, die Walsaison beginnt vor Hermanus. Kapstadt funktioniert auch im Regen — Museen, Weinproben in der V&A Waterfront. Deutlich günstigere Preise.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in June
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is June a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- June is not an optimal month for South Africa (Cape Town) (Score: 38/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in June?
- In June, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in June?
- In June, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 88 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in June?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 4 sunshine hours per day in June — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in June?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in June averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
