Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Today’s weather in Cape Town features a passing morning shower or two, followed by cooler temperatures with sunny periods, with a high of 20°C and a low of 15°C.
The UV index will reach an unhealthy level of 10. The AccuLumen Brightness Index™ is rated at 7, meaning it will be a bright day despite the cloud cover.
Expect around 48% cloud cover during the day, increasing to about 71% overnight as cloudier conditions settle in.
A northwesterly wind will move through the Cape at around 24kph, with gusts reaching up to 56kph.
This evening, conditions will remain partly cloudy, with the northwesterly wind at around 20kph, and gusts reaching 44kph.
There is a 66% chance of precipitation during the day, with 2.0mm of rainfall expected for one hour. This evening, there is a 64% chance of precipitation, with 1.5mm of rainfall expected.
There is a 13% chance of thunderstorms throughout the day and this evening.
You can catch the sunrise at 05:42 and the sunset at 19:18.
Wishing you a warm and safe Thursday, Cape Town.
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