Cape Town's climate is characterized by mild winters and warm summers. The summer months, December, January, and February, are hot with temperatures often reaching above 30°C, but also experience cooler days around 10-15°C. Autumn, March to May, brings gentle warmth with temperatures gradually decreasing from the mid-20s to single digits. Winters, June to August, are cool, with temperatures ranging from just below freezing to highs in the mid-20s. Spring, September to November, sees a return to warm conditions, with temperatures rising back up to mid-20s and 30s.