Cape Town pollen forecast — King David Mowbray Golf Club neighborhood

Today (1 August) pollen in King David Mowbray Golf Club, Cape Town is low; cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (2 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains low. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Fynbos scrub, introduced oak, and pine dominate the vegetation around King David Mowbray Golf Club, with exposure varying between fynbos-covered slopes and more built-up residential or commercial areas. The surrounding the city bowl, harbour, and southern suburbs adds to the vegetation mix, while the region's dry summer keeps overall pollen levels comparatively low, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.

Today - 1 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 2 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cape Town right now?

On 1 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cape Town are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cape Town tomorrow?

On 2 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cape Town will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cape Town this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Cape Town?

On 1 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cape Town. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, morus, and platanus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cape Town?
King David Mowbray Golf Club's pollen season follows the Cape's winter-rainfall pattern, running from August through November. Fynbos and oak open the season, with grass peaking through September and October. The Mediterranean climate and the surrounding the city bowl, harbour, and southern suburbs concentrate the season into a short spring window, and Cape winds frequently disperse pollen, a pattern typical of the broader Cape fynbos biome.
How often is the Cape Town pollen forecast updated?

The Cape Town pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Cape Town come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Cape Town based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Cape Town, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 1 August 2026 at 15:54 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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