What February feels like in Cape Town
For Cape Town, February is late summer on the calendar (Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to Europe and North America). Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights stay mild. The air carries some moisture, so hot spells feel a little sticky.
Rain in Cape Town in February
Rain is rare in February — most weeks pass without a wet day. Wet days average about 5.9 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 7.6 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in February
Mid-month, Cape Town gets 13 h 20 min of daylight, from sunrise near 6:21 am to sunset near 7:40 pm. Evenings are drawing in — 51 min less daylight than mid-January. Measured sunshine covers about 93% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How February compares to the rest of the year
In Cape Town's temperature order, February sits as the warmest month. It is about as warm as January, with 1 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into March. March averages a high of 24.5°C (76.1°F).
Who February suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
- Hiking: a good fit — mild temperatures for trails.
Tips for visiting Cape Town in February
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Cape Town in February?
Expect around 25.9°C (78.6°F) in the afternoon and 17.8°C (64°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in February?
No — February is one of the drier times, with about 2 rainy days and 12 mm in total.
What should I wear in Cape Town in February?
Based on the averages: versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is February or March better for visiting Cape Town?
On our 12-month climate ranking, February comes out ahead (#1 of 12 vs #4). March is cooler and has more rainy days.