How To Beat The Heat In Cape Town This Summer

Summer months in Cape Town can get really hot and sometimes unbearable, but there are ways to cool down the sizzling heat.

We share our best tips for beating the heat in the article below.

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Some things to remember when spending a day out in the sun in Cape Town this summer:

• If you’re planning on going to the beach, go in the early morning or late afternoon. Stay out of the sun between 12 pm and 3 pm when the sun is at it’s hottest.
• Always wear sun protection. A hat and good sunblock is a must.
• Remember to re-apply sunblock after swimming and at least every hour (depending on the SPF you might need to re-apply more or less often)
• Stay hydrated. Always have a bottle of water with you. Coconut water is a good natural electrolyte replacer that will prevent dehydration.
• Eat water-rich foods like juicy fruit, fresh salads, and smoothies. This will keep your core body temperature cool while hydrating you.
• Avoid wearing dark colored clothes that heat up in the sun. Opt for light fabrics that will keep you cool.

Things To Do In Cape Town When The Temperature Rises:

1. Go Ice Skating

Stay cool on the ice while doing something fun and active. There is an ice skating rink called The Ice Station at the Grandwest Casino and is suitable for all ages.

Check out their website for more info.

2. Take a Dip

With the water crisis currently in Cape Town, your pool might not be fit for a pool party anytime soon. Luckily there are other options to reinvigorate you in the heat.

There are a few tidal pools you can cool down in like Maiden’s Cove, Camps Bay, and Miller’s Point or ditch the crowd and explore one of these Awesome Hidden Beaches In Cape Town You Might Not Know Of.

If you don’t like getting sand if funny places then a public or hotel pool might be more your style. Some of the public swimming pools have closed due to the draught, but there are still a few available to the public, like the Sea Point swimming pool (that uses sea water), The Atlantis, Strand, Blue Downs Indoor, and Hanover Park pools.

3. Crack Open A Cold One

When it’s hot out all you want is something cold and refreshing to quench your thirst.

Try out one of these Top 10 Craft Beer Breweries In Cape Town for a refreshing ice cold drink to cool you down in the heat.

Or, if drinking beer isn’t your thing, try an icy cold cocktail at the Hottest New Experiential Cocktail Kitchen and Brandy Bar In Cape Town.

4. Ice Cream

Is there a better way to beat the heat than with a sweet frozen dessert?

Try one of Cape Town’s Best Ice Cream shops and don’t worry, there are dairy free options too!

5. Go To The Cinema

Sometimes the best thing to do is stay indoors where it’s airconditioned. Take a break from the blaring afternoon heat and go watch a movie at one of the many cinemas in Cape Town.

If you prefer being outdoors, then summer is the perfect time for the Galileo Open Air Cinema, where you get to watch old time favorites under the stars. Check out the dates, venues and what movies are showing on their website.

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