Devil's Peak (Cape Town)

Devil's Peak (Cape Town) at a Glance#

About Devil's Peak (Cape Town)#

Devil’s Peak is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, forming the eastern buttress of the Table Mountain massif and rising to about 1,000 meters above sea level. It is part of the well-known Table Mountain range and is visible from much of the city.

The mountain is popular for hiking and scrambling, with multiple routes to the summit that offer panoramic views over central Cape Town, Table Bay and Robben Island. Slopes are covered in native fynbos vegetation and link into the wider trail network of the Table Mountain National Park.

The peak and its lower slopes host a number of cultural and commemorative sites and have long been used for outdoor recreation by residents and visitors. Trails and viewpoints were developed in the 19th and 20th centuries as the city expanded.

Devil’s Peak sits immediately east of Table Mountain above Cape Town’s city centre, within Table Mountain National Park and a short drive from the central business district. It forms a conspicuous part of the city’s mountainous skyline.

Best time to visit: Early morning hikes often provide the best light and clearer views over Cape Town and Table Bay, while afternoons can be windy or hazy.
Park and access: The peak lies within Table Mountain National Park and is accessible via several marked trails from the city and from nearby suburbs.

What to See#

Rhodes Memorial: A stone memorial and viewpoint located on the lower western slopes, completed in the early 20th century and commonly used as a trailhead for routes up the mountain.

How to Get to Devil's Peak (Cape Town)#

From central Cape Town, drive or take a taxi to the suburb of Vredehoek or the road up to Tafelberg Road; marked trailheads for Devil’s Peak begin near these access points. Public transport and tours to Table Mountain areas can be used in combination with a short taxi to the trailhead.

Tips for Visiting Devil's Peak (Cape Town)#

Start early to avoid the afternoon southeasterly winds that can make the ridge sections uncomfortable.
The Leopard Trail (if used) offers good lower-angle views of Table Mountain and the city below.

Best Time to Visit Devil's Peak (Cape Town)#

Devil's Peak is best visited in cooler months or mornings; wind and sudden cloud can affect ridgeline visibility and safety.

Autumn-Spring

March-October · 12-26°C

Generally the most stable weather for hiking and city views; summer can be very windy.

Summer

November-February · 18-30°C

Hotter and busier with tourists; afternoons bring cloud build-up over the peaks.

Weather & Climate near Devil's Peak (Cape Town)#

Climate

Devil's Peak (Cape Town)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (688 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Ideal	13° - 23°	18°	24 mm	mostly sunny	66%	6.1 m/s	3.1 extreme	13.9h
February	Ideal	13° - 23°	18°	23 mm	clear	66%	5.5 m/s	2.7 extreme	13.2h
March	Excellent	12° - 22°	17°	27 mm	mostly sunny	68%	4.8 m/s	2.0 very high	12.2h
April	Excellent	11° - 20°	15°	50 mm	mostly sunny	71%	4.5 m/s	1.2 high	11.1h
May	Very Good	9° - 17°	13°	94 mm	some cloud	77%	5.7 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.3h
June	Very Good	7° - 15°	11°	105 mm	some cloud	80%	5.7 m/s	0.4 low	9.8h
July	Good	7° - 15°	11°	96 mm	mostly sunny	82%	5.7 m/s	0.5 low	10.0h
August	Good	7° - 15°	11°	101 mm	some cloud	83%	6.2 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.8h
September	Very Good	8° - 16°	12°	62 mm	some cloud	81%	6.4 m/s	1.2 high	11.8h
October	Very Good	9° - 18°	14°	45 mm	mostly sunny	77%	4.6 m/s	1.9 very high	12.8h
November	Excellent	11° - 20°	15°	33 mm	mostly sunny	72%	4.9 m/s	2.6 extreme	13.7h
December	Excellent	12° - 21°	17°	28 mm	mostly sunny	67%	5.7 m/s	3.0 extreme	14.2h