Cape Town in February
Find out everything about the water temperature in Cape Town in February. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in February for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in February
Minimum:
53.3 °F
Average:
60.9 °F
Maximum:
67.4 °F
Sea water temperature in Cape Town in February
In the city of Cape Town, the month of February is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 53.3°F on February 13, 2021, with an average temperature being 60.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 67.4°F on February 1, 2016.
| Date | 10 years average | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 62.0°F | 60.6°F | 64.0°F |
| Feb 2 | 61.9°F | 60.4°F | 63.7°F |
| Feb 3 | 61.4°F | 60.5°F | 62.5°F |
| Feb 4 | 61.2°F | 59.2°F | 64.0°F |
| Feb 5 | 61.7°F | 59.4°F | 63.8°F |
| Feb 6 | 61.8°F | 59.5°F | 65.2°F |
| Feb 7 | 62.0°F | 59.7°F | 65.7°F |
| Feb 8 | 62.2°F | 59.9°F | 66.0°F |
| Feb 9 | 62.2°F | 59.9°F | 66.9°F |
| Feb 10 | 62.2°F | 59.9°F | 66.7°F |
| Feb 11 | 62.0°F | 59.7°F | 65.9°F |
| Feb 12 | 61.6°F | 59.3°F | 64.8°F |
| Feb 13 | 61.2°F | 58.9°F | 63.4°F |
| Feb 14 | 61.4°F | 59.0°F | 63.3°F |
| Feb 15 | 61.9°F | 59.6°F | 64.0°F |
| Feb 16 | 61.6°F | 59.3°F | 61.8°F |
| Feb 17 | 61.2°F | 58.9°F | 60.5°F |
| Feb 18 | 60.8°F | 58.5°F | 59.7°F |
| Feb 19 | 60.6°F | 58.3°F | 60.2°F |
| Feb 20 | 60.6°F | 58.3°F | 60.5°F |
| Feb 21 | 60.4°F | 58.0°F | 61.7°F |
| Feb 22 | 59.9°F | 57.5°F | 60.9°F |
| Feb 23 | 59.8°F | 57.5°F | 59.7°F |
| Feb 24 | 59.4°F | 57.1°F | 59.3°F |
| Feb 25 | 59.0°F | 56.7°F | 57.3°F |
| Feb 26 | 58.8°F | 56.5°F | 56.5°F |
| Feb 27 | 58.9°F | 56.6°F | 55.5°F |
| Feb 28 | 58.7°F | 56.4°F | 54.6°F |
| Feb 29 | 58.3°F | 56.5°F |
In an average year, Cape Town offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Cape Town was recorded on February 1, 2016, reaching a 67.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 24, 2024, dipping to 47.4°F. The average readings by season are 60.7°F in Winter, 57.9°F in Spring, 57.4°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.
February's average temperature is a slight drop from January's average of 61.5°F. In March, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 59.4°F.