South Africa (Cape Town) · November
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · November
24°
at night 15° · avg 19°
- Sunshine
- 10 h/day
- Rain Days
- 3 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
above average
33 mm · very dry
cool
In South Africa (Cape Town), November is 3°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
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 temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, November is one of the sunniest months — 33 mm of rain over 3 days. At 15°C, 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 at this time of year without the heat.
Kapstädter Hochsommer: Table Mountain morgens klar, nachmittags zieht das Tischtuch aus Wolken auf. Boulders Beach mit den Pinguinen in voller Besetzung, die Winelands um Stellenbosch im besten Licht. Kaapse Klopse am 2. Januar bringt Farbe in die Straßen.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in November
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
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 23°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in November?
- In November, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 33 mm 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 — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
