Cape Town is often celebrated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but if you’ve spent a summer here (December to February), you’ll know it’s also one of the windiest. Even on a hot, sunny day, strong gusts can make outdoor activities less enjoyable—or even impossible.
That’s why checking the wind forecast before making plans is always a good idea. We rely on Windguru, our trusted source for accurate wind predictions. When we see red flags across the forecast, we know it’s time to swap beach picnics and outdoor adventures for indoor activities or wind-sheltered spots.
So before heading out, take a quick look at the wind conditions. A little planning can make all the difference in ensuring a fun and stress-free day in Cape Town—without getting blown away! So here is a list of fun activities that you can do on a windy day:
Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a real adventure all year around. Enter a unique underwater world with over 3,000 creatures to discover. You can explore various exhibits and experiences during your stay and we promise, it won’t get boring!
Create Your Own Piece Of Art At The Clay Cafe
Enhance the creativity of your children by visiting one of the amazing Clay Cafes and become your own artist. They have a huge variety of unfired pottery pieces from which you can choose your favourite items and then the fun can already begin!
Enjoy Cute Animal Encounters At Exotic Animal World
Exotic Animal World is truly amazing for young and old as it allows you hands on experience with exotic and local animals and the kids will certainly enjoy it.
It is a permanent home to spiders, snakes, monkeys, meerkats, scorpions, many species of bird and much more.
Visit One Of The Many Indoor Play Parks
Cape Town has so many different indoor play parks for children of all ages, that you can easily spend an entire holiday exploring a different play park every day. We have compiled a list of ALL indoor play parks in and around Cape Town that are just perfect for those windy or rainy days.
Explore The Cape Town Science Center
The Cape Town Science Center uses effective methods to teach science, technology, mathematics and engineering through the use of interactive displays, events and activities. You’ll find interactive experiments, science shows and workshops during your visit.
Eat Out At A Kid-Friendly Restaurant With Indoor Play Area
On an extremely windy day, sitting outside and enjoying a meal is almost impossible. So you’ll need to find child-friendly restaurants that offer some sort of kiddies entertainment. Here is a list of restaurants that all feature a fantastic indoor play area to keep the kids busy while you enjoy your meal.
Explore the South African Iziko Museum
The Iziko South African Museum is home to over one-and-a-half million specimens of scientific importance. You can admire the vast collection ranging from fossils to ancient insects and historical tools. Learn more about 700-million year old fossils and insects and look at tools that were handcrafted by our ancestors some 120,000 years ago.
