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

What does the weather outlook for Cape Town look like in November? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During November, Cape Town experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Cape Town in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 310 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, November is one of the better months to visit Cape Town. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cape Town, monthly averages in November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 310 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in November

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Cape Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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