This time of year in Cape Town the weather can change quickly and if you want to explore Cape Town, or enjoy some time out with the kids, you will need some flexible plans to make sure you still have a wonderful day out. Here are 10 Weather-friendly ideas:
1. Fish Hoek Beach
Fancy some time at the beach but not sure if the weather will hold? Try visiting Fish Hoek Beach! If it starts to rain, pop into the restaurant at the beach for a nice mug of warm Hot Chocolate!
Website: www.fishhoekgalley.com
2. Chapmans Peak
Drive to a scenic spot like Chapmans Peak and enjoy a picnic from the comfort of your car, if it rains. Take some boardgames with for the kids.
NOTE: Check if Chapmans Peak is open. If the weather gets really bad, they will close it.
Website: www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za
3. Exotic Animal World (near Paarl)
Previously known as Butterfly World, with the pandemic of 2020 it became impossible to continue importing butterfly pupae, a name change was made to reflect the new focus of the sanctuary. They care for over 700 small animals, from fish to amphibians, from reptiles to birds, from mammals to invertebrates; no matter your interest, they have something for you to see!
A large section of their unique sanctuary is a specially designed enclosed tropical garden. Here you can walk freely amongst tropical birds and ring-tailed lemurs, which not only gives their animals far more space to roam, but allows for special ‘no barriers’ interaction as you watch their animals go about their day. It also means you can visit on a rainy day, without getting wet!
Website: www.exoticanimalworld.co.za
4. The Ice Station at GrandWest
Feeling a little chilly? Let’s keep that theme and visit GrandWest for some Ice-Skating; skate rental is included in the price.
Website: www.suninternational.com/grandwest/activities/ice-station
5. Let’s Go Bowling
Located in Claremont, you can start / end your fun day out with a game of 10 pin bowling.
Website: www.letsentertainu.com/claremont/letsgobowling-stadium
6. Visit Zeitz MOCCA
Visit an Art Gallery on a rainy day. There are a variety to choose from in Cape Town.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a public, not-for-profit institution that exhibits, collects, preserves and researches contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora; conceives and hosts international exhibitions; develops supporting educational, discursive and enrichment programmes; encourages intercultural understanding; and strives for access for all.
Website: www.zeitzmocaa.museum
7. Walk around The Company’s Gardens
If its only drizzling, the tree-covered walkways provide decent shelter in the Company’s Gardens, and you can watch the squirrels as they dart across the gardens.
Website: www.capetown.gov.za
8. Franschhoek Motor Museum
How about a unique experience? The Franschhoek Motor Museum will offer just that!
Franschhoek Motor Museum is a must-see South African venue. Showcasing over a 100 years of automotive history it caters to tourists, local families and motor enthusiasts alike. The museum’s collection exceeds 220 vehicles – such as the 1898 Beeston motor tricycle – with more than 80 exhibits that are available to view at any one time, displayed in four de-humidified halls with a total floor area of 2700 mÇ, and presented in chronological order.
Website: www.fmm.co.za
9. Indoor Play Parks
For families with children, venues like Playrock Adventure Park in Paarl provide extensive indoor playgrounds! What makes them different is that Playrock is also a place where adults can really enjoy themselves at their indoor / outdoor Restaurant while knowing their kids are having the time of their lives!
Website: www.playrock.co.za
10. Cape Town Science Centre
Why not try the Science Centre on a cloudy day!? It is the perfect place for families to play around with science and help inspire individual self-guided learning.
With more than 250 interactive science exhibits and mind-boggling puzzles, the Cape Town Science Centre is a world of discovery under one roof.
Website: www.ctsc.org.za
What do you like to do with the kids when it rains in Cape Town? Tell us in the comments below!
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