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Cheap flights to Cape Town
Table Mountain above the city, penguins at Boulders Beach and wine country in Stellenbosch.
- Best weather
- Oct to Apr
- Warmest
- Feb, 27°C
- Airport
- CPT
Best time to visit Cape Town
The best time to visit Cape Town for the weather is from October to April, when daytime highs average 22 to 27°C (72 to 81°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in June (about 10 rainy days) and the least in January.
The warmest month is February, with highs around 27°C (81°F); the coolest is July, at around 18°C (64°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night.
Cape Town weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 27°C 81°F | 17°C 62°F | 2 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| February Best | 27°C 81°F | 17°C 62°F | 2 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| March Best | 26°C 79°F | 15°C 59°F | 3 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| April Best | 24°C 74°F | 12°C 54°F | 5 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| May | 21°C 69°F | 10°C 50°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| June | 18°C 65°F | 8°C 47°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| July | 18°C 64°F | 7°C 45°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| August | 18°C 64°F | 8°C 46°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| September | 20°C 67°F | 9°C 49°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| October Best | 22°C 72°F | 12°C 53°F | 4 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| November Best | 24°C 75°F | 13°C 56°F | 4 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| December Best | 26°C 78°F | 16°C 60°F | 3 rainy days | Warm and dry |
Long-term averages from Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Cape Town
Farepop finds fares to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 8,700 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 10,100 km · about 13 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 10,700 km · about 14 hours non-stop Christchurch 11,000 km · about 14.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Miami 7,700 mi · about 16 hours non-stop Boston 7,700 mi · about 16 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Montréal 12,800 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop Toronto 13,100 km · about 17 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 6,000 mi · about 12.5 hours non-stop Bristol 6,000 mi · about 12.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 8,000 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop Málaga 8,200 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Cape Town
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Cape Town: questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
For the weather, from October to April, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport), 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town?
Cape Town has no distinct wet season. June is usually the wettest month, with about 10 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Cape Town?
Farepop finds fares to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
How can I find cheap flights to Cape Town?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Cape Town costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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