Average water temperature in Cape Town

On this page you find the mean water temperature over the year in Cape Town (Western Cape), South Africa. Dive into the water temperature trends, highlighting the best times for swimming and other activities.

In Cape Town, the water undergoes seasonal changes. The warmest month is February, with an average water temperature of 20°C.

The coldest water temperature month, August, has an average temperature of 14°C. It may not be the ideal time for a swim.

Forecast for Cape Town

Wed Jan 15

21°C | 15°C

11 m/s

1.7 mm

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast

Thu Jan 16

24°C | 14°C

11 m/s

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast

Fri Jan 17

27°C | 15°C

9 m/s

clear and no rain

hourly forecast

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