Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, October, December
June, July
Weather
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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Monthly weather & climate data for Table Mountain
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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