🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇺🇸 Columbia

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cape Town

broken clouds

62°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 60%

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Columbia

clear sky

56°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 53°F

H 56°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 41%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Columbia

Columbia is University of Missouri's college town in central Missouri, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The rolling terrain of mid-Missouri with the Missouri River to the north creates a transitional climate between the flat plains and the Ozarks to the south. Mizzou's Tiger mascot lives in a zoo on campus that manages weather year-round.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇿🇦 Cape Town🇺🇸 Columbia
Spring

55–70°F

September–November

Summer

68–81°F

December–February

Fall

61–73°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

Cape Town vs Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town or Columbia have better weather?

Cape Town and Columbia have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters Columbia: Columbia is University of Missouri's college town in central Missouri, between Kansas City and St. L. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

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

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