🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇺🇸 Elizabeth

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cape Town

overcast clouds

62°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 64°F / L 61°F

Humidity: 67%

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Elizabeth

broken clouds

56°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 55°F

H 58°F / L 54°F

Humidity: 86%

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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Elizabeth

Elizabeth on Newark Bay is New Jersey's fourth-largest city with significant port and industrial heritage. The Newark Bay and Arthur Kill waterways provide maritime influence while the industrial character means extensive impervious surfaces creating heat islands. Newark Liberty International Airport's proximity means significant aircraft-generated turbulence.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇿🇦 Cape Town🇺🇸 Elizabeth
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 Elizabeth: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town or Elizabeth have better weather?

Cape Town and Elizabeth have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters Elizabeth: Elizabeth on Newark Bay is New Jersey's fourth-largest city with significant port and industrial her. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

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

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