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Cape Town Weather in November — Climate Guide

November in Cape Town is very-high

Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
14°C
Rainy Days
4
Sunshine
11h

November is very-high for Cape Town.

Pre-summer peak. Korean autumn-extended travel window meets pre-Christmas Cape Town rush.

Crowds: Very busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 17°C
10 /10

Travel score

Cape Town November Weather Stats

Avg High

24°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy Days

4

20mm total

Sunshine

11h

Daily avg

Humidity

65%

moderate

UV Index

10

Very high

Wind

18 km/h

Gusts 35

Sea Temp

17°C

cold for swimming

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

November Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:45
Day length
13h 45min
Sunset
19:30
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Air Quality

40
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

15 μg/m³

PM10

28 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

25°C

/

Nighttime

14°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

18 km/h

Max gust 35 km/h

Activities Recommended for November

Table Mountain Cape Point Boulders Beach Stellenbosch

November Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Daytime 14-24°C
  • Pre-Christmas shoulder rates still reasonable early month

Cons

  • Hotel rates start surging mid-month

November Events & Festivals

  • Pre-summer peak
  • Korean autumn extended

Cape Town in November — Full Picture

Pre-summer peak. Korean autumn-extended travel window meets pre-Christmas Cape Town rush.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Light cottons by day; light layer for evening.

Packing Checklist

Light cottons
Sunscreen SPF 50
Hat
Light jacket for evening

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

12°C

Rainy days

6.3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

17.7°C

Avg Low

7.7°C

Rainy days

8.7/mo

Quiet Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Current
Avg High

22°C

Avg Low

12°C

Rainy days

5.7/mo

Busy Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

26.7°C

Avg Low

15.7°C

Rainy days

3.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Cape Town Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
January (Best)
27° 16° 4d·15mm 11h 65% 11 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
27° 16° 4d·20mm 11h 65% 11 Very busy Peak
March (Best)
26° 14° 5d·25mm 10h 70% 10 Very busy Peak
April (Best)
23° 12° 6d·50mm 8h 73% 7 Busy Shoulder
20° 10° 8d·100mm 6h 78% 5 Moderate Shoulder
18° 9d·110mm 6h 80% 3 Quiet Low season
17° 9d·90mm 6h 80% 3 Quiet Low season
18° 8d·80mm 7h 75% 4 Moderate Low season
20° 10° 7d·50mm 8h 70% 6 Busy Shoulder
October (Best)
22° 12° 6d·35mm 10h 70% 9 Busy Shoulder
November (Best)
24° 14° 4d·20mm 11h 65% 10 Very busy Peak
December (Best)
26° 15° 3d·15mm 11h 65% 11 Very busy Peak

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Cape Town November Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is November a good time to visit Cape Town?

Cape Town in November is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Cape Town in November?

Cape Town November averages a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C.

Does it rain much in Cape Town in November?

Cape Town November averages 20mm of rainfall over about 4 rainy days.

What should I wear in Cape Town in November?

Light cottons by day; light layer for evening.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Cape Town in November?

Cape Town November sunrise is 05:45 and sunset is 19:30, with 13h 45min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Cape Town in November?

Cape Town November air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Cape Town in November?

In November, Cape Town is great for Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach.

Is November peak season in Cape Town?

Cape Town November crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Best Months to Visit Cape Town

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Why you can trust weather guide

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