Will it rain in
Cape Town today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Running in Cape Town means dealing with the Cape's dramatic wind, summer heat, and winter rainfall season. Whether it's a southeaster gale on Sea Point Promenade, a winter cold front rolling over Table Mountain, or a perfect autumn morning along the Atlantic coast, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Cape Town right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever Cape Town's mountain-coastal weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Cape Town?
Cape Town records around 601mm of rain a year, spread across about 76 days — roughly 21% of all days, or 6 days in an average month. Rain is rarely the thing that stops a run in Cape Town. You can plan a training week without building it around the forecast, and a packable jacket is more insurance policy than staple.
The wettest month is June, averaging 124mm across about 11 rainy days. The driest is February, with 10mm over roughly 2 days. Even in July, average lows stay around 9.9°C, so cold is rarely the limiting factor here. Summer highs peak around 25.9°C in January, comfortable for most daytime running.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15mm | 3 | 25.9°C | 17.6°C |
| February | 10mm | 2 | 25.9°C | 17.5°C |
| March | 29mm | 4 | 24°C | 16.1°C |
| April | 32mm | 5 | 22.2°C | 14.2°C |
| May | 58mm | 7 | 19.6°C | 12.3°C |
| June | 124mm | 11 | 17.4°C | 10.8°C |
| July | 115mm | 10 | 16.4°C | 9.9°C |
| August | 82mm | 10 | 16.6°C | 10°C |
| September | 50mm | 8 | 18°C | 11.1°C |
| October | 35mm | 6 | 21.2°C | 13.2°C |
| November | 23mm | 5 | 22.4°C | 14.5°C |
| December | 28mm | 5 | 23.8°C | 16.2°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Cape Town: common questions
Will it rain in Cape Town today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Cape Town's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Cape Town sees rain on about 76 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 21% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Cape Town?
RainOrRun scores the live Cape Town forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Cape Town today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Cape Town — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Cape Town today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Cape Town forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Cape Town?
June is the wettest month in Cape Town, averaging 124mm of rain across about 11 rainy days. February is the driest, with around 10mm over roughly 2 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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