Secret Season "Winter in the Cape is cooooool, man !" That is how the publisher of the Tourist Office publication 'Cape Town Discovered' starts, even though he must admit that the locals have a rather different view. From a West - European stand, the Capetonians are just spoiled rotten with their lovely climate; no less than 9 months with an average temperature over 22° C is definitely not bad, and even the average temperature in 'winter' is only a few degrees below the English summer.

When is the 'Secret Season' (or low season) in South Africa ? From May to September. Actually ideal for the European tourist, especially the ones that don't like laying on the beach every day, but come to see and experience South Africa

Attention : Do not, however, forget to take a cardigan/sweaters and a coat for the lesser days (evenings).