A mid-winter’s summer day… in the Cape

The unusually hot weather in the middle of winter has Capetonians crowding the beaches and reaching for their summer clothing again.

It’s what Cape Town is best known for – making hay while the sun shines. It won’t be long-lived though, more rain is expected in the Mother City on Friday.

But… when temperature gauge hit 26°C on Sunday, this is what the locals got up to.

Beachdays… so ready to go back to the beach! Who else?❤? *Anzeige/Marken sichtbar#designdschungeltravels #designdschungelgoescapetown #capetown #beach #beachdays #holiday #vacay #summertime #summervibes

A post shared by LAURA NOLTEMEYER (@designdschungel) on Jul 20, 2018 at 2:19am PDT

I’ve been walking through a world gone blind? #date #kirstenboschgardens #capetown #instapic #instalike #instagood #instagram #tumblr #l4l #lb #likeforlike #summerdayz

A post shared by Veronique? (@vernietheclassic) on Jul 22, 2018 at 11:13am PDT

Cape lovers☀- This weekend was an amazing winter weekend in Tulbagh☀ – Not so many wine farm’s as in #stellenbosch but Rijks, Saronsberg or Monpellier will full your day with pleasure ?? ———————————————————————-?From miles away you will see this chapel, on the same property you will find a lovely restaurant for lunch/dinner? Check for more on my story ??

A post shared by Capetown Guide (@capetowninfo) on Jul 22, 2018 at 11:08am PDT

Can never get enough of the Clifton vibe with awesome friends. No better way to end a weekend than a summer’s day in the middle of winter ??? #sunnysunday #sunny #summerdayinwinter #beach #beachselfie #beachvibes #clifton #cliftonbeach #capetown #capetownlifestyle #sunnyday #tfl #selfie #friends #guys #weekend #weekendvibes #tan #unseasonablytanned #tan #shirtlessguys #shirtlessselfie #pradasunglasses

A post shared by Edward De Villiers Westraad (@edward_liers) on Jul 22, 2018 at 11:06am PDT

I’m like Chief Keef meet Rafiki, who been lyin’ “King” to you? ? ? : @air_ickk #beach #capetown #sunsets #zen #mountains

A post shared by ?Sigil-Puff◢ ◤ (@sihle_ntanj) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:54am PDT

I’m lost then I’m found ⛰ . . . . . #hike #tablemountain #capetown #southafrica #view #mountain #valley #green #trail #sunday #yachtlife

A post shared by ruben (@funnyaslife) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:53am PDT

Perfect ending to the weekend ☀? “Winter” is basically summer in SA – I even got in the ice cold sea ?? . . . . . . . #capetown #beach #beachlife #bikini #laurabodyzone #instarunners #morningrunofficial #sun #vitaminsea #sandytoes #body #abs #sunshine #runner #runnergirl #pictureoftheday #southafrica #goals #fitfam #motivate #healthyliving #ootd #body #bikinigirl #icegenetics

A post shared by L a u r a S c a n l o n (@laura_bodyzone) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:49am PDT

Hey sneaky summer day in winter – I am feeling your vibes ? ? @samanthaleeverschoor #capetown . . Also, I am really excited about this week ahead- new beginnings! ? #bossbabe

A post shared by Tammy Feldman (@nourish.move.play) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:48am PDT

What a glorious day ?? #car #cars #fastcars #harper #harpertype5 #lotus #speed #morning #carsandcoffee #breakast #breakfastrun #fun #friends #petrolheads #instadaily #capetown

A post shared by GeorgieGina:) (@georginalouisematthews) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:44am PDT

Some big climbs with the boys over weekend (and so worth the views).?? @cobus.swanepoel @michaeldundi @shaun.sale @dk2wheels @jimmymills4459 @cyclingphotos #dawn #africa #gold #nature #boys #cyclist #cycling #mtbstoke #mtb #mountainbiking #capetown #bicycle #bianchi

A post shared by Rens Rezelman (@rens.rezelman) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:43am PDT

Mid summer break, mid winter. #lovemyboys #capetown

A post shared by Pam Viljoen (@pam_viljoen) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:36am PDT

Pictures: Pixabay / Instagram