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

Looking to travel to Cape Town in November? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Cape Town, November is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Cape Town in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 310 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in November and which places have the best weather 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 Cape Town in November?

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 in November.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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