September to November - Spring high pollen counts make this a difficult time for hay fever sufferers but the weather is a fresh blend of cool and ever-warmer days, and a maximum temperature average of up to 25 degrees Celsius towards the end of the season.

Even in winter you may be lucky enough to experience some lovely clear, sunny days in-between all the much-needed rain. However on colder days you will need to wrap up so do bring sufficient winter clothes too!

In summer make sure you drink plenty of water to keep hydrated and wear a good sunscreen all year round as protection against the African sun, which can burn even in autumn and winter months.

Summer is renowned for the Cape Doctor a strong southeasterly wind which often reaches gale-force and can blow for days on end. It does seem that in recent years with the change in climate world wide that this wind has abated somewhat, but there will be days when it seems it will never cease! At these times you'll be advised to stay off the unsheltered beaches or risk being sand-blasted! But hang in there it does eventually pause for a breath.

There is never a bad time of year to visit Cape Town. The winter months bring the Green Season where you can get great discounts on everything from accommodation to car rental.