Cape Town & the Garden Route
A flat-topped mountain with a city at its feet, penguins on a suburban beach, and a coast road running east into wine country.
The best time to visit Cape Town & the Garden Route is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 00:28 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 81°F · rain 0.6in · 14.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 16mm0.6in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C82°F | 14mm0.6in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 26°C78°F | 39mm1.5in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 23°C74°F | 32mm1.3in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| May | 20°C69°F | 71mm2.8in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| June | 19°C66°F | 113mm4.4in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| July | 17°C63°F | 70mm2.8in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| August | 18°C64°F | 65mm2.6in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| September | 19°C67°F | 44mm1.7in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 22°C72°F | 35mm1.4in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| November | 24°C75°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| December | 26°C78°F | 27mm1.1in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- ZAR · rand
- Language
- English, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, and more
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Cape Town & the Garden Route?
The best time to visit Cape Town & the Garden Route is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Cape Town & the Garden Route get?
Typical daytime highs in Cape Town & the Garden Route are Mar–May 23°C (74°F), Jun–Aug 18°C (64°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (80°F).
Is Cape Town & the Garden Route expensive?
On the ground, Cape Town & the Garden Route is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Cape Town & the Garden Route good for?
Cape Town & the Garden Route is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, moving about and doing things.