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Cape Town in February
What February is really like in Cape Town: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Often the warmest month, with calmer winds than December; schools are back, so beaches are quieter on weekdays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the warmest month in Cape Town: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Autumn (March–May). Warm, settled weather, calm days for hiking and the grape harvest in the winelands; rain returns by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Cape Town, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Signal Hill
Signal Hill
The rounded hill above Sea Point and the Waterfront can be driven almost to the top, where lookouts face the Atlantic, the stadium and the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
Waterfront · Sea Point
Sea Point Promenade
Walk or cycle it in the early evening and stop for an ice cream as the sun sets over the ocean.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Beach · Muizenberg
Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg's long sandy beach is lined with colourful Victorian-style bathing huts and has gentle, consistent waves that make it the city's main beginner surf spot.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Free
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Historic site · Table Bay
Robben Island
Sit on the left side of the ferry heading out for the classic view back to Table Mountain.
- Time needed
- About 4 hours including ferries
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
It is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Often the warmest month, with calmer winds than December; schools are back, so beaches are quieter on weekdays.
+How warm is Cape Town in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.