What is the air quality in Cape Town today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cape Town is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Cape Town right now?

The current temperature in Cape Town is 16.4°C (feels like 16.4°C). Humidity is 75.8% and wind speed is 72.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Cape Town?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Cape Town, South Africa

Drizzle

16.4°C · 75.8% humidity

16.4°

Feels 16.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

13h · 1 stn

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Cape Town's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels.

75.8%

Humidity

72.3 km/h

Wind WNW

1016.1 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

5.5 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Cape Town?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

13h · 1 station

PM2.55.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (6 stations within 25 km)

5.5

Median

6.18

Average

3.67

Low

14.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +8.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Cape Town?

11-01

16.6° 15.4°

1.56 mm

11-02

16.1° 14.7°

1.37 mm

11-03

19.4° 15.3°

11-04

18.3° 15.8°

11-05

16.2° 14.7°

0.13 mm

11-06

17.5° 16.0°

11-07

20.2° 16.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Cape Town?

Foreshore-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

1.3 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Maitland, None, South Africa

5.5 km PM2.5: 13.5 µg/m³

Maitland, None, South Africa

5.5 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Goodwood-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

13.4 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

14.5 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

14.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

14.5 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Plattekloof

15.8 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 15.0 µg/m³

Khayelitsha - WC Province

25.9 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 23.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Cape Town?

43 Rondebosch 42 Athlone 36 Lansdowne 31 Retreat 30 Muizenberg 45 Durbanville 47 Kuils River 65 Kraaifontein 19 Atlantis 21 Somerset West

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-11-01T13:07 UTC.