Daily Weather in Cape Town

My 3-day forecast for Cape Town will cover 4/5, 4/6, and 4/7. The forecasted highs for these dates in order are 72 degrees Fahrenheit, 84 degrees Fahrenheit, and 83 degrees Fahrenheit. The forecasted lows for these dates in order are 56 degrees Fahrenheit, 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Over these three days the precipitation percentage was zero. The city was nice and sunny, barely a cloud in the sky. The average pressure was about 29 in. and it stayed pretty much the same over the three day period. The average wind speed over this time was about 10-25 mph and it increased a little as well.

As depicted in the image above we can see that there are clouds and they are close, just right off of the coastline but barely any over land. Also, all the clouds shown here are low, warm clouds not any cold clouds in sight. During the time of this image there was no precipitation observed.

Looking at the same map closer and without the cloud coverage and other things we can find out the lay of the land. Most of Cape Town is city area however, there are a lot of forested or park areas as indicated by the green spots. All the textured areas show mountain areas which there are a lot of which means multiple good hiking spots and places to discover. In addition to all of this, there are a multitude of small rivers and lakes scattered around.

While looking at this map we can see that the isobar pressures are anywhere from 1012-1024 mb. There are also two high pressure areas and three low pressure areas. The low pressure systems at the bottom left may have presented some weather occurrences like some slight showers.

Typical Weather and Tourism in South Africa

Weather on the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice occurs on June 20th with temperatures ranging from 65 degrees Fahrenheit to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time there is some moderate rain observed. As noted from the temperatures it can get cold during this period but only light warm gear is needed unless one is sensitive to the cold then you may want to bundle up a little more. Also, one should carry an umbrella or overcoat in the event that it does rain since there is more of a chance of it raining during this time. But, just because it rains do not let this put a damper on your day, it will most likely clear up after a little while.

Weather on the Summer Solstice

The summer solstice in the southern hemisphere happens on December 21st. Temperatures observed here range from a high 77 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. There is some light rain during the summer solstice but may not be any since it is more of a Mediterranean kind of summer, dry and hot. One would probably go to the beach or take a nice hike some place picturesque since the days are mostly sunny and warm. Cooling off  by the pool or partying it up with friends at night is amazing due to the warm weather.

Weather on the Spring Equinox

On March 20th is when the spring equinox occurs in Cape Town. The average maximum temperature at this time is around 77 degrees Fahrenheit and the average minimum is 57 degrees Fahrenheit. One could expect little to no rain just like the summer solstice. As you could probably tell, weather during these two times are quite similar. Again, this time is great to go outside and play at the beaches or in ones own front yard. There are also a lot of places to go hiking or parks to go out and have a picnic on a bright warm day.

Weather on the Autumnal Equinox

On September 22 is when the autumnal equinox normally occurs. The average temperatures at this time range from 67 degrees Fahrenheit to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. At this equinox, one would observe almost no rain or any type of precipitation. The weather is fairly chilly but again, if you are sensitive to the cold you would probably want to bundle up a bit since it may feel even colder if there was a wind chill or a sudden gust while one is out.

Traveling Here!

If you're trying to plan a trip here summer time is one of the best times to come and pay a visit. Most people go to the beaches to enjoy a cool dip in the ocean or go on hikes in the mountains to gain gorgeous views of the city or forested areas in Cape Town. The only type of weather hazard here may be the "Cape Doctor" winds if they were super strong and persistent, but most people really love when this wind comes around because it cools everyone off and blows any pollution or pollen in the air away from the city. Cape Town is especially great because of the perfect Mediterranean like summers, the hot, dry climate making such nice evenings.

Come to Cape Town where you can take barefoot walks along the beaches and where the "Cape Doctor" will blow all of your troubles away, We'll see you soon!

Temperature Controls in Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa has three capital cities which include Cape Town, Bloemfontein, and Pretoria. Pretoria is the administrative capital and sometimes referred to as the de facto national capital. Cape Town is the legislative capital and also where the seat of parliament is. Lastly, Bloemfontein is the judicial capital with the Supreme Court of Appeal. It is a free state and is in the middle of South Africa. Since I am using Cape Town for the capital city covered in this blog it is located at 33.953° S, 18.4239°E.

http://www.mapsofworld.com/south-africa/cape-town-city-map.html

Cape Town is the second most populated city in South Africa with a population of 3,740,026 in 2011. It is also known as the " Mother City" due to it being the first European settlement in the countey. The warmest month here is February with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F). The coldest month is in June with temperatures around 13°C (55°F). Based on this information the annual range f temperature for Cape Town is 18°F. I have found the temperature information at http://www.holiday-weather.com/cape_town/averages.

In the future the temperature may become a little more extreme due to global warming and the rising of the seas. The fact that there will be more water around and differential heating will affect how the winds blow through the city and the the coastal areas.

Global and Local Winds in South Africa

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The location of South Africa is 30.0000° S, 25.0000° E. It lies in the Southern Hemisphere on the East side and in the Hadley atmospheric cell.This country resides in the Variables of Capricorn wind belt which means the trade winds blow from the southeast to the equator. It is nearest to the southeasterly main pressure belt which is the reason why the trade winds blow in the direction that they do. South Africa is located practically on the southern horse latitude being that its location is 30.0000° S.

 The two most famous winds in South Africa are the Bulls Eye Squall, named after its appearance of a small isolated cloud marking the top of the invisible vortex of the storm that is characteristic of the ocean off the coast, and Cape Doctor, which is the strong S.E. winds that blow the pollution out of South Africa. Below is a picture of the Cape Doctor blowing the clouds up and over the mountain range.

http://www.justkeeppedalling.com/2012/03

Coastline

As for the mountains South Africa has about 24 mountains which include, Lions Head, Devil's Peak and Table mountain. There are mountain breezes, valley breezes, katabatic winds, and land breezes. South America experiences a lot of the valley and mountain breezes since there is a lot of variation in the land but also the sea breezes being that most of the country is surrounded by the ocean. Land and sea breezes are common by the coastline because of the varying temperatures. In this area it is an every day occurrence because land heats and cools faster than water does.