When to go to Cape Town

When to visit Cape Town can be determined by her distinct seasons. Cape Town is great all year round with each season offering the best conditions for different attractions.

If you want a real Cape Town beach holiday and don't mind competing with the masses, December to early January is when to go. It is school holidays and the festive season so South African families descend on Cape Town where they are joined by visitors from around the world.

The best time to visit Cape Town is probably late January to March. The wind dies down and so does the hysteria - less mayhem, more space, with Cape Town still offering blue skies and sunshine.

The weather cools down somewhat in autumn and winter, May to August. Dress a bit warmer and take advantage of the balmy winter days, although be prepared for some rain. This is the best time to hike the mountains, visit the Cape Winelands, tour the markets and take in some Cape Town jazz.

Springtime in the Cape is a wonderland all of its own. Flowers dot the landscape and whales frolic in the oceans. Within 90 minutes drive from the city you can be whale watching or flower spotting - one of the best times to visit the Cape.

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