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Cape Town in February: weather, sea & travel advice

Cape Town in February is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking and family holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.

Tafelberg über KapstadtCape Town · FebruaryPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
22 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
17 °C
Rainy days
4 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
79 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood67/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent91/100
FamilyGood68/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
  • Lots of sunshine (about 9 h/day)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (17 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
22
J
22
F
21
M
19
A
18
M
16
J
16
J
16
A
17
S
18
O
19
N
21
D
Rainy daysdays
5
J
4
F
5
M
8
A
11
M
13
J
12
J
11
A
9
S
7
O
6
N
5
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Cape Town in February?

Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 19 °C.

Can you swim in Cape Town in February?

The sea is about 17 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in February?

On the long-term average, expect about 4 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.