Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Today’s weather in Cape Town features solid cloud cover with a couple of showers this afternoon, with a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C. Expect a grey day with some wet spells to keep things interesting.
The UV index will reach a moderate level of 4. The AccuLumen Brightness Index™ is rated at 2, meaning it will be a dark and overcast day.
Expect around 91% cloud cover during the day, increasing to about 100% overnight as overcast conditions take over.
A northwesterly wind will move through the Cape at around 22kph, with gusts reaching up to 37kph.
This evening, conditions remain overcast with a brief shower or two followed by occasional rain and drizzle late, with winds picking up to around 28kph, and gusts reaching 50kph.
There is a 60% chance of precipitation during the day and an 89% chance this evening, with around 0.8mm of rain expected during the day and 5.6mm in the evening.
You can catch the sunrise at 05:59 and the sunset at 19:04.
Wishing you a lovely Tuesday, Cape Town. It’s a proper wet one out there, perfect excuse for a warm drink and a cozy indoor break.
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