Cape Town in February
The hottest, driest month, and the one where wind is the real variable, so always keep a plan B for the mountain.
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
February is one of the busiest months in Cape Town, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in February
- The south-easter — the “Cape Doctor” — blows hardest, closing the Table Mountain cableway on the worst days
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Cape Town?
February is one of the busiest months in Cape Town, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Cape Town in February?
Cape Town sits at roughly 88/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 25 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in February?
Expect highs around 27°C and lows near 16°C in February, with about 3 wet days across the month.