South Africa (Cape Town) · November
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)34 (93) | 24° (75°)17– (63–)32 (90) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)27 (81) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)27 (81) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)16– (61–)31 (88) | 24° (75°)17– (63–)31 (88) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)32 (90) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)20 (68) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)6– (43–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)19 (66) |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm (0.6") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d16mm (0.6") | 2d29mm (1.1") | 5d51mm (2.0") | 8d88mm (3.5") | 6d73mm (2.9") | 7d59mm (2.3") | 4d42mm (1.7") | 2d24mm (0.9") | 3d33mm (1.3") | 1d14mm (0.6") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in December.
November is an acceptable travel month for South Africa (Cape Town) — conditions are fine, though January, February, March, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F), cooling to 15°C (59°F) at night (daily average: 19°C (66°F)). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 9°C (48°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, November is one of the sunniest months — 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over 3 days. At 15°C (59°F), the water is still quite cool in November — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Cape Town high summer: Table Mountain clear in the morning, with its tablecloth of cloud rolling in by afternoon. Boulders Beach has its full complement of penguins, and the Winelands around Stellenbosch are in their best light. The Kaapse Klopse on 2 January bring colour to the streets.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in November
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is November a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- November is not an optimal month for South Africa (Cape Town) (Score: 78/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in November?
- In November, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 24°C (75°F). Nights cool to 15°C (59°F), with a daily average of 19°C (66°F). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 9°C (48°F).
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in November?
- In November, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in November?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in November — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in November?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in November averages 15°C (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
