🇺🇸 Annapolis vs 🇿🇦 Cape Town

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Annapolis

moderate rain

61°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 61°F

H 61°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 93%

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Cape Town

broken clouds

64°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 63°F

H 67°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 60%

Climate Overview

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Annapolis

Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay is Maryland's capital and the sailing capital of the US. The Bay dominates the local climate — providing moderation year-round and creating the Chesapeake's famous afternoon sailing breezes. The city has some flooding vulnerability during nor'easters when bay waters surge upstream.

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Cape Town

Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters

Best monthsMarch, April, October, November
AvoidJune, July (wettest and coldest), January, February (peak crowds)
Annual rain20 inches (512 mm) — mostly May–September

Cape Town has a classic Mediterranean climate but in the Southern Hemisphere — summers are December–February (hot and dry) and winters are June–August (cool and wet). The Cape Doctor (southeast wind) can make summer days dramatically windy. Table Mountain creates local weather patterns.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Annapolis🇿🇦 Cape Town
Spring

55–70°F

September–November

Summer

68–81°F

December–February

Fall

61–73°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

Annapolis vs Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Annapolis or Cape Town have better weather?

Annapolis and Cape Town have very different climates. Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay is Maryland's capital and the sailing capital of the US. The Bay dom Cape Town: Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Annapolis vs Cape Town?

Best time for Annapolis: spring and fall. Best time for Cape Town: March, April, October, November.

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