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Cape Town Weather & Cape Town
Transport
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Cape Town
Weather- Best Times to travel to Cape Town
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Min Avg Temperature |
Max Avg Temperature |
Average Rainfall |
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| January |
 16°C |
 26°C |
15cm |
Good Weather |
| February |
16°C |
26°C |
15cm |
Good Weather |
| March |
15°C |
25°C |
21cm |
Good Weather |
| April |
13°C |
23°C |
49cm |
Good Weather |
| May |
11°C |
20°C |
91cm |
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| June |
9°C |
18°C |
105cm |
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| July |
9°C |
17°C |
91cm |
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| August |
9°C |
18°C |
82cm |
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| September |
11°C |
19°C |
54cm |
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| October |
12°C |
21°C |
39cm |
Good Weather |
| November |
14°C |
23°C |
24cm |
Good Weather |
| December |
15°C |
25°C |
19cm |
Good Weather |
Cape Town
Transport - Getting around Cape Town
Cape Town and its suburbs sprawl for
miles, but with the ocean and the dramatic landmarks of Table
Mountain and Lions Head the city is fairly easy to navigate. Most
of the hotels are situated along the Atlantic Seaboard, the five
miles (eight km) of coast running from the central business
district to Camps Bay, taking in Greenpoint, Seapoint and the
Waterfront. Public transport is poor and often unsafe, so most
visitors hire a car, particularly if planning excursions from the
city. To rent a car, drivers need to be over 23 years old and have
a credit card and a full driving license (the license must have a
photo and be in English, otherwise an International Driving Permit
is required). Driving can be a harrowing experience in Cape Town
and lane changes confusing, with signage often easy to miss, and
the same road can change names several times. Table Mountain does
provide a good landmark, however, and locals tend to be helpful
with directions. Minibus taxis are cheap and convenient and can be
hailed if travelling short distances along a well-known route, but
the vehicles are often in very bad condition and the driving can be
appalling. Passengers should expect to pay around R3 for most
journeys within the city, but are cautioned against getting into an
empty minibus. Golden Arrow buses leave from the main bus terminal
to destinations around the city; although timings can be erratic
they can be a good option for those on a budget. Tourists are
advised to avoid the trains, with the exception of the Simon's Town
line, which runs around Table Mountain, through the smart
residential Southern Suburbs, past Muizenberg and along the
stunning False Bay coast. Pickpocketing is rife, however, and there
have been several attacks on passengers. Rikkis, or small, open
rickshaw type vehicles, are a novel way to explore the city centre
and Simon's Town and are usually safe and reliable. Taxis are
expensive but are a good option at night for those without a car.
Public transport should not be taken after dark and the outlying
township areas should be avoided at all costs unless on an
organised tour.
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