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Cape Town travel guide

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Cape Town travel guide

Best time to visit March·November·DecemberOctober 24°/12°

Flights to Cape Town

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When to visit Cape Town: month by month

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What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Cape Town travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
ZAR (R)
Plug
M / N
Voltage
230V/50Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
112
Tipping
expected
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

  • CPTCape Town International Airport17.5 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • March21Human Rights Day
  • April3Good Friday
  • April6Family Day
  • April27Freedom Day
  • May1Workers' Day
  • June16Youth Day
  • August10National Women's Day
  • September24Heritage Day
  • November4Election DayNext up
  • December16Day of Reconciliation
  • December25Christmas Day
  • December26Day of Goodwill

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