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Cape Town Humidity

South Africa · Thursday, March 12, 2026

AfricaMetricAfrica/JohannesburgPop. 4.8M
Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:34:25 AM
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26°C
Clear Sky
High27°C/Low20°C
Feels 30°C
59% Humidity
7 km/h SSW
☀️UV 7.65 (Very High)
☁️0% Cloud
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Precipitation
0.0 mm
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Rain Chance
0%
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Max Wind
11 km/h
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Wind Gust
13 km/h
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Sunrise
06:42
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Sunset
19:08
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+2
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Clear Sky
Current condition
UV Index
7.65
Very High
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Cloud Cover
0%
Mostly Clear
Wind Direction
SSW
213°
Wind Gust
13 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
11 km/h
Sunrise
06:42 AM
Sunset
07:08 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Cape Town, South Africa
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:34:30 AM
81AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
PM2.5
81ug/m3
PM10
64ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Foreshore-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa
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26°C
Clear Sky
Humidity59 %
Wind Speed7 km/h
UV Index7.65
81
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
81ug/m3
PM10
64ug/m3
O3
363ug/m3
NO2
25.6ug/m3
SO2
52.9ug/m3
CO
175ug/m3
Health Advice
Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Data updated 11:34:30 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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3.7cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 3.7 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 26 cigsMonthly: 110 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 81 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 81
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Air Purifier
Optional
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N95 Mask
Optional
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Optional
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Optional
Health Risk Assessment
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Asthma
Mild
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Mild
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Mild
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Mild
Minor irritation possible
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Children & Elderly
Caution
Normal activities ok

Cape Town Weather & Air Quality Overview

Cape Town is a city in South Africa, located in the Southern Hemisphere at coordinates 33.93°S, 18.42°E. With a population of approximately 4.8 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Cape Town experiences a subtropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Cape Town, South Africa.

Right now in Cape Town, the temperature is 26°C (feels like 30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is at 59%. Winds are blowing at 7 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 27°C and the low will be around 20°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cape Town is 81, rated as Moderate. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

  • Today's high in Cape Town: 27°C
  • Humidity in Cape Town: 59%
  • Current AQI in Cape Town: 81 (Moderate)
  • Wind in Cape Town: 7 km/h

Weather in Cape Town and the Cape Town forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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