Swim in Cape Town in february 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in february?

Average sea temperature in Cape Town in february 2025.

In february, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cape Town is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 65°F

Maximum: 68°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in february:

  • Outside temperature: 69°F to 80°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.1mph
  • It rains a total of 0.6in, over 1 day(s).

Should we swim in Cape Town in february?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Cape Town in february is cool

Swimming in february on the beaches of Cape Town is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 68°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 65°F.

Note also that in february, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 75°F, 0.6in of precipitation (over 1 days) and 73.71 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cape Town in february

February
Average sea temperature 65°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 68°F
Average outside temperature 76°F
Maximum outside temperature 81°F
Minimum outside temperature 70°F
Wind speed 14.9mph
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation 0.6in
Number of days of rain 1 jour(s)
(4%)
Humidity 74%
Visibility in kilometers 9.8km
Cloud cover 16%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in february

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Durban in february79°F82°Fideal swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in february71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in february79°F82°Fideal swimming
East London in february77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
George in february69°F73°Fcool swimming
Margate in february80°F82°Fideal swimming
Port Nolloth in february64°F67°Fcool swimming
Richards Bay in february81°F83°Fideal swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in february80°F82°Fideal swimming
Hermanus in february68°F70°Fcool swimming
Knysna in february68°F71°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in february69°F73°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in february68°F71°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in february: sea temperature by city

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