What To Do on Rainy Days in Cape Town
Exploring Cape Town during the rainy season offers a feast of winter-time attractions.
Cape Town may be renowned for its magical beaches and sunny skies, but there’s also plenty to do in the Mother City during the rainy season. Not only is the weather quite a bit cooler, but the city is far less crowded in winter than it is during the summer. That means you’ll avoid queues, congestion and fully-booked venues – and you’ll also get to explore many gems that you may overlook during a summertime holiday.
Whether you’re travelling to Cape Town with your family, a friend or your partner, you’ll discover a wealth of winter time attractions to keep you entertained. Grab your winter gear and check out some of the fantastic indoor activities and winter attractions in Cape Town, highlighted below.
Winter attractions and indoor activities in Cape Town
1. Enjoy winter specials at Cape Town’s top restaurants
A recently established tradition among many of Cape Town’s restaurants is to offer various specials throughout winter. These specials and winter menus offer enticing fare at fantastic discounted prices. It may be a set menu, and food-and-wine pairing, or a meal-and-drinks deal. These specials give diners the opportunity to enjoy some of Cape Town’s finest (and often priciest) cuisine at discounted prices – without any compromise on quality. A quick online search will reveal which restaurants in Cape Town are offering winter specials.
2. Visit places of cultural interest
Everyone knows that the best time to visit museums and galleries is during the winter, when the historic buildings offer a cosy escape from the weather. Cape Town’s city centre is home to many museums, monuments and galleries, as well as a planetarium, which is one of only two in South Africa. These cultural establishments offer fascinating insights all ages, and because they’re situated close to each other, you’ll be able to visit a number of them without battling the elements.
3. Explore the deep seas – from indoors!
The Two Oceans Aquarium is one of the city’s most exciting attractions. Showcasing the creatures of South Africa’s two great oceans – the Indian and the Atlantic – the Aquarium is an underwater wonderland for kids and adults alike. The aquarium, which is perfectly positioned to exhibit the rich marine life of Southern Africa, features more than 3,000 living sea creatures. These include sharks, fish, penguins and turtles, as well as seals frolicking in their own pool. There’s a fantastic play area and touch pool for kids, as well as the opportunity for adults with Padi Open Water Certificates to dive with the predators.
4. Ward off the winter chill in the Cape Winelands
The magnificent Cape Winelands are never more verdant than during the winter months, when rain quenches and rejuvenates the landscape. The wine farming region sometimes experiences unpleasantly high temperatures in summer, and thus winter is an ideal time to take a winelands tour. Sample rich reds and flavoursome cheeses, or warm your belly with fortified wines and hearty Cape cuisine. There’s something infinitely cosy about visiting wine cellars during the winter, and if you sample the culinary delights on offer, you’re sure to ward off the winter chill!
5. Unwind at a health spa
When it’s too rainy to hit the beach, opt for a health spa instead. Winter is a great time to visit a health spa, especially because you’ll be able to make use of heated indoor pools and Jacuzzis. During winter, many spas in Cape Town offer discounts on their treatments, or special deals for individuals, couples or groups. These venues are warm and indulgent, and guests are encouraged to relax in the heated interiors, enjoy warm beverages or soak in bubbling Jacuzzis – and that’s even before the treatments begin!
Book a winter holiday in Cape Town for great deals and activities
A winter holiday to Cape Town offers many good deals on dining, entertainment and leisure pursuits, as well as a range of enticing indoor activities and attractions. Start planning your Cape Town holiday now, and experience some of these recommended winter pursuits.
About the Author:
Taj Cape Town is a luxury hotel in Cape Town, offering 5-star accommodation, spa treatments and fine dining to its guests. It is centrally located in the CBD, close to some of Cape Town’s top attractions.
