🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇮🇳 New Delhi

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cape Town

broken clouds

63°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 59%

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New Delhi

clear sky

77°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 76°F

H 77°F / L 77°F

Humidity: 30%

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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New Delhi

Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution

Best monthsOctober, November, February, March
AvoidMay, June (pre-monsoon extreme heat), July, August (monsoon flooding)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm)

Delhi has extreme seasonal swings. Winters can frost; summers regularly hit 113°F (45°C). The monsoon (July–September) provides relief but also flooding. The city has severe air quality problems, particularly October–February when pollution peaks.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇿🇦 Cape Town🇮🇳 New Delhi
Spring

55–70°F

September–November

68–93°F

March–April

Summer

68–81°F

December–February

95–111°F

May–June

Fall

61–73°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

45–68°F

December–February

Cape Town vs New Delhi: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town or New Delhi have better weather?

Cape Town and New Delhi have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters New Delhi: Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs New Delhi?

Best time for Cape Town: March, April, October, November. Best time for New Delhi: October, November, February, March.

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