What November feels like in Cape Town
For Cape Town, November is late spring on the calendar (Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to Europe and North America). Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay mild, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. The air is fairly humid, though at these temperatures it rarely feels oppressive.
Rain in Cape Town in November
Most days stay dry; rain arrives about one day in 6. Each rainy day adds about 5.8 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 7.6 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in November
In mid-November, sunrise is at about 5:35 am and sunset at about 7:27 pm (local time) — 13 h 52 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 59 min more daylight than mid-October. About 90% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How November compares to the rest of the year
In Cape Town's temperature order, November sits as the 5th warmest month. Against October, the average high is 1.6°C (2.9°F) higher, with 1 mm more rain. Temperatures keep climbing into December. December averages a high of 24.3°C (75.7°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- 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 November
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Cape Town in November?
It feels mild: typical highs are 22.4°C (72.3°F), with lows near 14.5°C (58.1°F).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in November?
Not especially. There are about 5 rainy days (29 mm), mostly moderate rain.
What should I wear in Cape Town in November?
Pack sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is November or December better for visiting Cape Town?
December, clearly: it ranks #3 of 12 among Cape Town's months, against #6 for the other. December is warmer and has fewer rainy days.