These two pictures, taken exactly a year apart, show just how difficult it is to predict any weather conditions in Cape Town. Never plan any major outdoor event without a Plan B, or even C, no matter what time of the year it is. Generally, winter is the best time, as the south easter which prevails mostly in the summer months can rip a tent to shreds, while a little gentle winter rain can easily be withstood. Don't party in low-lying areas, as a flash flood could spell disaster. It also depends where you are on the Peninsula. If you are in Kommetjie, it is less likely to rain than in Newlands, which is in the shadow of Table Mountain and is the watershed for most rivers of the Cape Town area. Being on the edge of the sea here enables you to get a preview of the weather long before the other suburbs which nestle among the mountains. If you want to party outside tonight, I can safely say you'll be fine!
Below are the views of the sunset looking towards the back table and out to sea. You can see that some bad weather is approaching, so make the best of it!
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