Winter Season (May–Aug)

Average Lows: 45–50°F
Average Highs: 65–70°F

Cape Town can experience varied weather any time of year, but generally the region gets most of its rain from May to August, with cool to temperate days. This is the best time of year to see great white sharks by boat, and the Western Cape’s seaside towns of Hermanus and Gansbaai offer the world's best land-based whale watching during this time.