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Thursday, 1st May 2025
16°
Patchy rain possible
A slightly cool ambiance awaits Cape Town on today, with temperatures hovering between 14 °C in the morning and 15 °C in the afternoon. It'll be quite breezy in Cape Town Today with average wind speeds of 28 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 94%, but with light accumulations around 3.92 mm.
16° / 14°
Temp
94%
Rain
28 km/h
Wind
63%
Humidity
Cape Town hourly forecast for today
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| temperatures | 15° | 14.8° | 15° | 14.9° | 14.8° | 14.2° | 14° | 14.2° | Sunrise | 14.9° | 14.8° | 15° | 15.4° | 15.6° | 15.4° | 15.2° | 15.1° | 14.9° | 14.7° | 14.1° | Sunset | 14.2° | 14.3° | 14.2° | 14° | 14° | |
| wind speed | 13 km/h | 15 km/h | 16 km/h | 14 km/h | 16 km/h | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 22 km/h | 24 km/h | 27 km/h | 28 km/h | 27 km/h | 27 km/h | 28 km/h | 25 km/h | 23 km/h | 21 km/h | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 16 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 291° | 276° | 271° | 279° | 277° | 260° | 253° | 252° | 243° | 234° | 235° | 233° | 234° | 227° | 217° | 212° | 206° | 204° | 205° | 202° | 202° | 195° | 194° | 193° | |||
| wind direction | WNW | W | W | W | W | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | |||
| humidity | 67% | 69% | 68% | 67% | 67% | 72% | 74% | 70% | 68% | 70% | 67% | 61% | 59% | 59% | 58% | 58% | 57% | 55% | 56% | 56% | 55% | 57% | 59% | 62% | |||
| Precipitation | 0.1 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 100% | 100% | 100% | 72% | 70% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 89% | 100% | 100% | 60% | 78% | 61% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 9 km | 9 km | 9 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 83% | 88% | 81% | 76% | 88% | 89% | 85% | 69% | 53% | 74% | 71% | 79% | 77% | 83% | 74% | 85% | 73% | 76% | 56% | 70% | 85% | 100% | 96% | 87% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Cape Town today
The weather in Cape Town today is expected to be much cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 16 °C, compared to an average of 21.3 °C for 1st of May in recent years.
temperatures
16 °C
rain
3.9 mm
wind
28 km/h
UV
Low
Cape Town daylight overview ☀️
Today in Cape Townt, The sun rises at 07:21 and sets at 18:05, giving a total daylight duration of 10 hours and 44 minutes.
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The weather today in Cape Town - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Cape Town?
The maximum temperature for today in Cape Town is expected to be 16° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Cape Town? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 94% chance of rain in Cape Town today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Cape Town? 🌀
The wind in Cape Town is expected to blow at 28 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Cape Town today?
Given the forecast of 16 °C with a 94% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Cape Town today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Cape Town today?
The sun is expected to rise at 07:21 and set at 18:05 in Cape Town.
How accurate is the weather forecast Cape Town today? ✅
Cape Town weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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