Cape Town & Garden Route works in any month. Every month of the year rates go on daytime heat and rainfall, so timing is down to crowds and price rather than weather.
Winter rainfall (Jun–Aug); dry summers
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8 | 71 | 9% | Go |
| February | 22.2 | 72 | 8% | Go |
| March | 21.2 | 70 | 12% | Go |
| April | 19.6 | 67 | 21% | Go |
| May | 18.1 | 65 | 31% | Go |
| June | 16.5 | 62 | 38% | Go |
| July | 15.8 | 60 | 34% | Go |
| August | 15.7 | 60 | 36% | Go |
| September | 16.5 | 62 | 29% | Go |
| October | 17.9 | 64 | 19% | Go |
| November | 19.2 | 67 | 16% | Go |
| December | 20.8 | 69 | 10% | Go |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
February is the driest month, with rain on 8% of days and daytime highs near 22.2°C (72°F). June is the wettest, at 38%. The warmest month is February at 22.2°C (72°F); the coolest is August at 15.7°C (60°F).