Cape Town · February
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 79°F, dipping to 64°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
79° / 64°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
5/mo
Wind
16 mph
What February feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
06:20
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:39
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in February
The kit for February in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
0° avg high
-1 rain days
Cape Town in January →
February
79°F avg high
5 rain days
Best: morning
vs March
+4° avg high
-3 rain days
Cape Town in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in February?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in February?+
Average high 79°F, average low 64°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to January (avg high 78°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 75°F), February is warmer.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in February?+
Expect about 5 measurable rain days in February, on average.