What weather conditions can I expect?

Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate generally means good weather but its famous ‘4 seasons in 1 day’ tag is certainly well-earned here. Hikers are at the mercy of seasonal weather systems though certain routes are more sheltered than others and a change of itinerary may be offered. Winter (June – August) has the wettest and coldest weather; summer (December – March) has the hottest, driest and windiest. The months of September, October and November as well as April and May offer mostly dry, warm and wind-free hiking conditions.