Answer 1 of 10: Hi, Could anybody explain what the wind is like in Cape Town. I here its meant to be very bad. is it a cold wind or does it just never stop blowing at high speeds? I hear April is the best month to avoid it. Thanks. read more
Cape Town is not the windiest city in South Africa. Port Elizabeth is windier. The wind in Cape Town is welcomed because it blows away the pollution and clears the air. read more
Europeans usually think that strong wind is naturally linked to cold and bad weather. Not so in Cape Town. The wind here is legendary. Probably stronger and more reliable than anywhere else in the world. Perfect for kitesurfing in Cape Town. This is why the ancient sailors have called it the "Cape of Good Hope". read more
According to Hugh van Niekerk, station manager of the South African Weather Service in Port Elizabeth, Cape Point is the windiest station and PE is the windiest city. Splitting hairs, splitting hairs. These Cape Town peeps have sure done their homework on making sure we get stuck with the Windy City tag. read more