If you plan to visit Cape Town in June, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 101 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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June is usually the coldest month of the year in Cape Town;
Average weather
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+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cape Town has OK weather in June.
Average temperature in Cape Town in June
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cape Town for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in June averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +16°C.
Is Cape Town warm or cold in June?
Cape Town is typically mild in June.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
June is the coldest month in Cape Town, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Cape Town in June
Water in Cape Town in June is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +18°C, with an average of +16°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +17°C.
In June, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Cape Town are reached in January, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +15°C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in June?
Water temperature (+16°C) in Cape Town in June might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Cape Town in June
Cape Town weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
May
June
July
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+17°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
-1°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+30°C
+29°C
Rainfall
65 mm
101 mm
87 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C
+16°C
+15°C
Humidity
79%
78%
77%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
11
Cloudy days
9
7
6
Rainy days
12
13
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
June weather is still as ok as in May.It’s getting colder in June. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 65 mm to 101 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in May to 9 in June.
Wind speed in Cape Town in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cape Town is gradually increasing during June, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Cape Town based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in June, with total rainfall of approximately 386 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 73 mm, which is considered heavy rain.June is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
June is one of the rainiest months in Cape Town, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cape Town wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last June in Cape Town?
This is the weather in Cape Town in June 2023:
1 June
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+19°C
2 June
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+18°C
3 June
🌧️
+16°C
4 June
🌧️
+14°C
5 June
☁️
+15°C
6 June
☀️
+18°C
7 June
☁️
+15°C
8 June
🌧️
+16°C
9 June
🌧️
+18°C
10 June
☀️
+17°C
11 June
🌧️
+15°C
12 June
☁️
+16°C
13 June
🌧️
+16°C
14 June
☁️
+16°C
15 June
🌧️
+17°C
16 June
☁️
+16°C
17 June
🌧️
+17°C
18 June
🌧️
+16°C
19 June
🌧️
+16°C
20 June
☁️
+14°C
21 June
🌧️
+15°C
22 June
☀️
+20°C
23 June
☁️
+16°C
24 June
☀️
+16°C
25 June
☀️
+16°C
26 June
☀️
+18°C
27 June
🌧️
+16°C
28 June
☀️
+17°C
29 June
🌧️
+15°C
30 June
☁️
+16°C
In June 2023 Cape Town had 8 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in June?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cape Town climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cape Town in June has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+18°C) and the highest in 2022 (+22°C). The driest year was 2017 with only 308 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1389 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cape Town in June:
Is June a good time to visit Cape Town?
It’s always a good time to visit Cape Town, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cape Town in June?
June has mild temperatures in Cape Town. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Cape Town in June?
In general, you can swim in Cape Town in June, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +16°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Cape Town rainy in June?
Cape Town is often rainy in June. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cape Town in June?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cape Town in June, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in South Africa
Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cape Town, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
