South Africa Cape Town Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in Cape Town is very-high
November is very-high for Cape Town.
Pre-summer peak. Korean autumn-extended travel window meets pre-Christmas Cape Town rush.
Travel score
Cape Town November Weather Stats
Avg High
24°C
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
Air Quality
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
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
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
23°C
12°C
6.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
17.7°C
7.7°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current22°C
12°C
5.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
15.7°C
3.7/mo
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° | 8° | 9d·110mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 7° | 9d·90mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 8° | 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.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.