What do you wear to Table Mountain?

Always bring something warm even on summer days, just in case, as weather can quickly change and it can get cold and windy at the top of the mountain. Even if the forecast is good. Shorts are preferred in summer, but loose-fitting pants are also fine. It's always best to wear something light.



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Winter in Cape Town is never particularly cold and rarely goes lower than 10°C. But temperatures can go down to just a few degrees at the Top of Table Mountain, so be prepared. June, July, and August are some of the wettest months in Cape Town, often a likely time to have storms.

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WATER - at least one litre per person on a half day hike; two litres for a full day, CLOTHING - a warm top & a rain-proof jacket. Even hot days can turn cold fast, SUN PROTECTION - like a hat, and high UV-factor sunscreen cream.

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A half-day hike on Table Mountain covers a distance of three kilometres on average and takes approximately three hours to complete. A full-day Table Mountain hike covers about five kilometres and takes around five hours to complete.

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Leave plenty of time to complete the hike if you want to cable car down, as it stops running in the evenings and with strong winds. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. To conclude, mornings are the best time to hike Table Mountain, in my opinion, but hiking later in the day may suit some individuals.

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For comparison, the hottest month in Table Mountain National Park, January, has days with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows of 62°F (17°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C).

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A lot of hikers start their hike in the morning, which offers a number of advantages. The mountain isn't as crowded later in the day, though, making this the best time to hike Table Mountain for some. Then again, it's just as quiet in the very early hours.

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Two main table Mountain hiking routes: Platteklip Gorge and the rest. Platteklip Gorge is the quickest and easiest route to the summit, but also the least scenic and exciting.

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A wonder of the world! No visit to Cape Town or South Africa actually is complete without a visit to Table Mountain. Just the most amazing views of the city, False Bay, the Cape Peninsula.

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Enjoy this 9.1-mile out-and-back trail near Casa Grande, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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