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Outdoor activities Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

November, October, December

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Avoid

June, July

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Weather

13°C – 21°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Table Mountain for hiking is November, October, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Table Mountain

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°16
February
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°15
March
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°18
April
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°49
May
79Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°86
June
75Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°118
July
76Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°115
August
77Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°99
September
86Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°54
October
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°32
November
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°29
December
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°21

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Table Mountain

When is the best time to visit Table Mountain for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Table Mountain for outdoor activities is typically in November, October, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Table Mountain?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Table Mountain, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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