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With a large mountain and two oceans to influence its climate, you can experience all kinds
of weather in Cape Town. In fact, within Cape Town itself you can experience microclimates
with different parts of the city experiencing slightly different conditions.For visitors
planning a trip to Cape Town, here is a summary of the average weather conditions they should
expect at different times of the year. Summer is from mid-October to March. The peak
summer season for tourism is between November and February. Temperatures at this time tend
to be between lows of 16 that s 61 Degrees Fahrenheit and highs of 26 Celsius thats 79
Degrees Fahrenheit. It is a Mediterranean climate with long sunny days and little rainfall.
A strong, south-easterly wind known as the Cape Doctor sometimes blows through Cape Town
making it feel cooler than the actual temperatures would suggest. It is called the Cape Doctor
because locals believe it blows away pollution. Spring is around September/October time. Highs
will be around 19 to 21 Degrees Celsius, thats 66 to 70 Degrees Fahrenheit and lows between
9 to 11 Degrees Celsius, thats 48 to 52 Degrees Fahrenheit. At this time of year you can enjoy
stunning scenes as flowers come into bloom. The West Coast is especially well-known for
its beauty at this time. It is also when Whales visit the coastline, bringing many tourists
to places like Hermanus. Autumn is around April/May and you can expect
lows of 9 Degrees Celsius, thats 48 Degrees Fahrenheit and highs of around 22 Degrees
Celsius, thats 72 Degrees Fahrenheit. Just like spring the days can be quite pleasant,
but evenings tend to be a little cold. Both spring and autumn can be good times to
visit for people who do not like the very hot weather of peak summer season.
Winter is when Cape Town is traditionally cold and wet. That said, during the months
of June, July and August highs of around 17 Degrees Celsius, thats 63 Degrees Fahrenheit,
are not uncommon. You can also enjoy dry periods during winter.
The other factor to take into account when visiting Cape Town is the wind. There are
certain beaches such as Clifton and Llandudno which are fairly well sheltered from the wind.
If the winds are strong it may be best to choose one of these if you are looking to
spend some time by the sea. The strong winds can mean cloud cover forms
very quickly. This can catch out tourists visiting the top of Table Mountain. Even on
hot days it can get chilly at the top of the mountain, and cloud cover can mean views from
the top are limited. Overall, Cape Town's climate is quite temperate
and with such a scenic backdrop, the different seasons all have their own appeal. Whatever
time you are visiting Cape Town, be prepared for the weather you are likely to face and
enjoy all this beautiful city has to offer. At Sightseer.TV we have lots of short informative
videos that will help you plan a trip to Cape Town. So please visit us and start planning.