Cape Town in Autumn — Weather & What to Expect
Autumn in Cape Town (March, April, May) averages daytime highs of 21.4°C and lows of 14.0°C, with around 174.9mm of rain across the season (19 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (March, April, May).
In the southern hemisphere, autumn in Cape Town covers March, April, May.
Autumn in Cape Town month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 23.5°C | 16.0°C | 50.2mm | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.8°C | 14.1°C | 33.9mm | 4 | 10/10 |
| May | 18.9°C | 11.9°C | 90.8mm | 9 | 10/10 |
What to pack for Cape Town in autumn
- Light layers
- Sunscreen
- T-shirts and light trousers or shorts
- Light waterproof layer
- Warm layers
- Light jacket or fleece
- Comfortable walking shoes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is autumn a good time to visit Cape Town?
Autumn in Cape Town rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 21.4°C with 174.9mm of rain across the season.
How hot is Cape Town in autumn?
Daytime highs average 21.4°C (70.5°F) across March, April, May, with nights around 14.0°C.
What months are autumn in Cape Town?
Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere, so autumn covers March, April, May.
See also: best time to visit Cape Town · Cape Town annual climate · Cape Town in spring · Cape Town in summer · Cape Town in winter
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Autumn in Cape Town — what to pack
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.