Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope is a star fort located in Cape Town, South Africa, established in 1666. It is recognized as both a provincial and a national heritage site of South Africa and is managed as part of the Iziko Museums of South Africa.
Planning a visit
The warmest and driest time to visit is from December to February, when daily highs reach 21 °C to 22 °C and rainfall is minimal. The period from June to August is the coolest and wettest, with frequent rain and daily highs around 16 °C. The site is located in central Cape Town at the corner of Castle Street and Darling Street. Cape Town International Airport is 17 km away.
You can combine a visit with other nearby locations, such as Bo-Kaap, which is 1.5 km away, or the V&A Waterfront at 2.6 km. Table Mountain National Park is 4.5 km from the fort, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 6.9 km away. Robben Island is located 14.5 km from the city.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is July, with about 164 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 23 | 30 | 76 | 117 | 149 | 164 | 131 | 90 | 46 | 35 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
