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Weather in Cape Town, South Africa
Get accurate, up-to-date weather information for Cape Town, including current conditions, hourly forecasts, and 6-day outlook. Plan your outdoor activities with reliable weather data and UV protection guidance.
Current Conditions
Temperature: 10.1°C
Feels like: 6.7°C
Description: Clear sky
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 11.5 km/h ↓ S
Moon Phase: 
Waning Gibbous
Sun Protection for Cape Town Today
UV Index: 5 · Moderate (now 0, today's peak 5)
Recommended: SPF 30+ — Take care around midday. Apply SPF 30+, wear a hat and sunglasses.
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☀️ Today’s outlook
Cool, clear. Peak UV 5 Moderate — take cover up, seek shade & use broad-spectrum SPF 30+, a warm layer.
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🌡️ Temperature through the day
▬ temperature ▔▔ feels like
📆 7-day outlook
Today
🌤️
17°/11°
💧 0%
Tue
☁️
18°/9°
💧 0%
BEST DAY
Wed
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20°/11°
💧 6%
Thu
🌧️
16°/11°
💧 88%
Fri
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19°/14°
💧 15%
Sat
☁️
20°/12°
💧 16%
Sun
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22°/15°
💧 17%
🌫️ Air quality now
53
US AQI
Moderate
Acceptable; unusually sensitive people should watch for symptoms.
PM2.5 9.7 µg/m³ · PM10 13.8 µg/m³ · NO₂ 7
Air quality (PM2.5, PM10, US AQI): Open-Meteo / CAMS. Pollen shown where forecast data is available.
Hourly UV, temperature & 7-day data: Open-Meteo. This is general sun-safety guidance, not a personal safe-exposure time — UV damages skin before any visible sunburn, so protect from UV 3 upward (WHO/EPA UV Index guidance).
Today and Tomorrow's Forecast
TodayMorning Temperature: 11.4°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 13.3 km/h ↓ S AfternoonTemperature: 17.6°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 18.4 km/h ↓ SSE EveningTemperature: 12.5°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 11.9 km/h ↘ SSE |
TomorrowMorningTemperature: 9.3°C Description: Clear sky Wind: 6.8 km/h ↘ SE Afternoon Temperature: 19.5°C Description: Partly cloudy Wind: 20.9 km/h ↙ WSW Evening Temperature: 14.1°C Description: Partly cloudy Wind: 7.9 km/h ↘ SSE |
Cloud Cover Movement Over Southern Africa
Week's Weather Outlook
Wed, Sep 2
High: 20.4°C Low: 9.3°C Partly cloudy Wind: 21.6 km/h ↓ S Moon: |
Thu, Sep 3
High: 14.8°C Low: 11.6°C Partly cloudy Wind: 29.2 km/h ↓ SSE Moon: |
Fri, Sep 4
High: 19.1°C Low: 13.8°C Fair Wind: 29.2 km/h ↘ SE Moon: |
Sat, Sep 5
High: 22.9°C Low: 12.1°C Clear sky Wind: 11.5 km/h ↓ S Moon: |
Sun, Sep 6
High: 22.8°C Low: 16.1°C Clear sky Wind: 13.7 km/h → E Moon: |
Mon, Sep 7
High: 29.1°C Low: 13.8°C Clear sky Wind: 5.4 km/h → ENE Moon: |
South African Temperature Maps
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Live SA temperature maps generated from met.no (Norwegian Meteorological Institute) data, refreshed every few hours.
South Africa Rainfall Radar
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Weather & UV Protection
While checking the weather forecast is important for planning outdoor activities, it's also crucial to consider UV exposure, which can be high even on cloudy days. Here are some sun protection tips based on weather conditions:
- Sunny days: Use SPF 30-50+ sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, and seek shade during peak hours (10am-4pm)
- Cloudy days: Up to 80% of UV radiation can penetrate cloud cover - continue to use SPF 30+ sunscreen
- Rainy days: UV rays can still reach you through clouds - apply sunscreen to exposed skin when outdoors
- Windy conditions: Wind can reduce the sensation of sun exposure, potentially leading to unexpected sunburn
Check UV Levels & Sun Protection
For current UV index information and specialized sun protection products:
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