🇬🇧 London vs 🇿🇦 Cape Town
Weather Comparison
Current Weather Right Now
🇬🇧
London
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Feels like 59°F
H 62°F / L 58°F
Humidity: 68%
🇿🇦
Cape Town
82°F
Clear Sky
Feels like 81°F
H 86°F / L 81°F
Humidity: 33%
Climate Overview
London
Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round
London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.
Cape Town
Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters
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 | 🇬🇧 London | 🇿🇦 Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 45–61°F March–May | 55–70°F September–November |
| Summer | 63–73°F June–August | 68–81°F December–February |
| Fall | 49–61°F September–November | 61–73°F March–May |
| Winter | 38–46°F December–February | 50–63°F June–August |
London vs Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions
Does London or Cape Town have better weather?
London and Cape Town have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round 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 London vs Cape Town?
Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Cape Town: March, April, October, November.