Cape Town follows the pattern of the southern hemisphere. From December to March it is summer, with temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and between May and August it is winter, when the temperature is around 8 and 12 degrees Celsius. As it is a city full of beaches and natural attractions, it is most popular during summer, but bear in mind that the sea is cold and the wind keeps blowing all year round, which can give a feeling of a much lower temperature.