Cape Town in November
Warm, dry, long-lit and not yet full — if you can only come once, aim at November.
Is November a good time to visit Cape Town?
November is a middling month in Cape Town — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Summer season starts and cruise ships begin calling at the V&A Waterfront
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Cape Town?
November is a middling month in Cape Town — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Cape Town in November?
Cape Town sits at roughly 74/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 11 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in November?
Expect highs around 24°C and lows near 13°C in November, with about 5 wet days across the month.