Cape Town weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: September – May
What is the weather like in Cape Town in February?
In February, Cape Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cape Town.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Day | 26° | 27° | 25° |
| Night | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Sun | 12 h | 11 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 3 | 2 | 3 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 13 h 20 min06:21 – 19:40
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on average
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Cape Town in February: quick answers
Is Cape Town hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Cape Town average 27 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Cape Town in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 17.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Cape Town in February?
Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)