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South Africa·🌊 Coastal

At the southwestern tip of South Africa, Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Wine regions, penguin colonies, the Cape of Good Hope, and a vibrant cultural scene make it a year-round destination.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripHikingActiveMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

January, February, March, December: up to 26°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: May, June, August — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 25°C.

Max. temperature
26°
Jan
26°
Feb
24°
Mar
21°
Apr
19°
May
18°
Jun
16°
Jul
17°
Aug
18°
Sep
23°
Oct
23°
Nov
24°
Dec
Water temperature
14°
Jan
16°
Feb
16°
Mar
14°
Apr
14°
May
14°
Jun
14°
Jul
14°
Aug
14°
Sep
15°
Oct
15°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
13h
Jan
11h
Feb
10h
Mar
9h
Apr
8h
May
7h
Jun
7h
Jul
8h
Aug
9h
Sep
11h
Oct
12h
Nov
13h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
3d
Feb
6d
Mar
5d
Apr
6d
May
12d
Jun
12d
Jul
11d
Aug
8d
Sep
4d
Oct
5d
Nov
5d
Dec

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Cape Town as a Vacation Destination

Cape Town is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks, hiking trips, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is January, February, December with temperatures up to 26°C.

Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
EN, AF
Camping
Tent & caravan