Cape Town in June
In June, Cape Town averages 18°C (64°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night, with around 11 days of rain (93 mm total).
High seasonConditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.
June offers comfortable temperatures in Cape Town, with some rain to plan around.
How June compares to the rest of the year in Cape Town
June is one of the coolest months in Cape Town (10th of 12) and one of the wettest months (2nd of 12). Daytime temperature runs 4°C below the annual average (22°C). June runs 2°C cooler than May (20°C) and cools 1°C in July (17°C).
June sunrise & sunset in Cape Town
Times shown for Cape Town local time (Africa/Johannesburg), calculated for the 15th of June. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.
Photography light in Cape Town — June
Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of June, in Cape Town's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).
📅 When to book — Cape Town in June
Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on June's tier (High season) and Cape Town's popularity.
Crowds & pricing — June in Cape Town
This is a busy month in Cape Town — not the absolute peak, but tourist numbers are clearly elevated. You'll feel it at headline attractions on weekends and in the historic centre, though side streets and lesser-known sights stay manageable. Prices are above off-season but not at their summit. A good week for first-time visitors who want everything open without the worst of the crush.
Why this tier: excellent tourism weather
Sun & mosquito risk — June in Cape Town
UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.
📊 Right now vs typical — Cape Town in June
The past 30 days in Cape Town are tracking the long-term June average.
Comparison window 2026-05-20 → 2026-06-19 (19 days of observed data). Single-month windows are noisy — strong signals here flag a real anomaly; small ones (<1°C) are within typical year-to-year variation.
Sea temperature in Cape Town — June
Cape Town's sea temperature barely shifts through the year — within 1.6°C of itself, month to month.
Cape Town in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 15 mm | 4 | — |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 17 mm | 4 | — |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 20 mm | 5 | — |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 41 mm | 8 | — |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 69 mm | 10 | — |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 93 mm | 11 | — |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 82 mm | 12 | — |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 77 mm | 11 | — |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 40 mm | 8 | — |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 30 mm | 7 | — |
| November | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 14 mm | 5 | — |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 59°F | 17 mm | 4 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Cape Town in June?
In June, Cape Town averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F) — generally mild and pleasant.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in June?
June can be fairly wet in Cape Town, with about 11 rainy days on average.
Is June a good time to visit Cape Town?
June is mild and pleasant. It suits travelers who are comfortable with mild and pleasant weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.
What should I pack for Cape Town in June?
Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings, plus a compact umbrella or rain jacket. See the full June packing list for Cape Town for a complete, climate-based checklist.
Check the live 10-day forecast and sunrise/sunset.