South Africa (Cape Town) · February
Best travel monthTravel seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp
26.8°C
Min Temp
17.3°C
Sunshine
10 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
14.8°C
Rainfall
7.5 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
21.5°C
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.
