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Cape Town in November: weather, sea & travel advice

Cape Town in November is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 19 °C (mild), and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

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

Climate facts

Day
19 °C
Night
16 °C
Sea
16 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Humidity
78 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited53/100
City breakExcellent91/100
ActiveExcellent90/100
FamilyLimited53/100

In favour

  • Lots of sunshine (about 10 h/day)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (16 °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

Similar destinations in November

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Cape Town in November?

Daytime highs average around 19 °C, with nights around 16 °C.

Can you swim in Cape Town in November?

The sea is about 16 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in November?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 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.