Cape Town · South Africa
June
Winter arrives — cold and wet, but southern right whales appear in False Bay.
Best match
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Cape Town — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
17.2°C
Low
9.1°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How June scores in Cape Town
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in June
- ↑Southern right whales arrive in False Bay: whale watching from the shore at Hermanus (90 min from Cape Town) — one of the world's best land-based whale watching experiences
- ↑Rock-bottom accommodation: five-star hotels in the city at their lowest rates of the year
- ↑Cape Town without tourists: local restaurants, theatres, and the Waterfront operating for residents
What you sacrifice
- ↓93mm of rain and limited sunshine (6 hours): winter grey dominates, outdoor plans need flexibility
- ↓Cold: 9°C lows require proper winter clothing
- ↓Atlantic beaches effectively off-limits for swimming — wind, cold, and rain
How June compares to September (best month)
| Factor | June | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 7 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Crowds | 9 | 7 |
June in other destinations
Lisbon (23.8°C)Barcelona (25°C)Tokyo (26.8°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (23.4°C)Paris (21.7°C)New York (25.1°C)Marrakech (31.3°C)Amsterdam (19.3°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (26.2°C)Bangkok (32.2°C)Istanbul (24.7°C)Vienna (23.1°C)Seoul (26°C)Dubrovnik (25.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.3°C)Kyoto (28.4°C)Phuket (32°C)Prague (24°C)Amalfi Coast (28°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cape Town, not across destinations. Methodology →