What's Observatory like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Observatory. Take time to see places such as Table Mountain National Park and South African Astronomical Observatory while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Magnet Theatre and Cape Town Science Centre.
How to get to Observatory
Observatory is located 3 mi (4.8 km) from the heart of Cape Town.
Flying to:
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Observatory
Things to see and do in and around Observatory
What to see in Observatory
- Table Mountain National Park
- Heart of Cape Town Museum
Things to do in Observatory
- South African Astronomical Observatory
- Magnet Theatre
- Cape Town Science Centre
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: August, July, September, June (average 15°C)
- Rainiest months: June, August, July, May (average 148 mm of rainfall)