Month guide · Cape Town · South Africa
Cape Town in November
What November is really like in Cape Town: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hilton Teper, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Early summer before the holiday crowds: warm days, long evenings, but frequent strong southeasterly winds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 5th-warmest month in Cape Town: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (21°C (70°F)), November is warmer; by December highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 19:28
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Summer (December–February). Hot, dry and sunny with long evenings, beach days and outdoor concerts; also the windiest and most crowded season, with peak prices around the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts usually begin (late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Gallery · V&A Waterfront
Zeitz MOCAA
Look up from the centre of the atrium, then take the stairs rather than the lift to see the carved tubes up close.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · City Bowl
District Six Museum
Housed in a former Methodist church on Buitenkant Street, the museum remembers the mixed inner-city district whose 60,000 or so residents were forcibly removed under apartheid from the late 1960s.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Aquarium · V&A Waterfront
Two Oceans Aquarium
Time your visit for one of the scheduled feeds listed at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Castle · City Bowl
Castle of Good Hope
Built by the Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679, the pentagonal castle is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cape Town?
One of the best months to visit Cape Town, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–April. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cape Town?
It is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Early summer before the holiday crowds: warm days, long evenings, but frequent strong southeasterly winds.
+How warm is Cape Town in November?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.