Cape Town weather in February
February in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Cape Town · #39 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cape Town climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cape Town in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
- February in Cape Town: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Cape Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Cape Town in February?
- In February, Cape Town averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 5.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cape Town in February?
- Cape Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in February.