Cape Town weather in February (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cape Town this February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

For February, the weather in Cape Town is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 18°C. Expect high temperatures this period, often making it the warmest month of the year. Light clothing and hydration will help you enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Cape Town in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 297 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Town climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Town, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 297 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in February

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cape Town.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.