Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?

Name: Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?
Start: 2026-04-29T04:53:02.264Z
End: 2026-05-01T12:00:00.000Z

Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?

Apr 30

May 1

May 2

Apr 30

May 1

May 2

18°C 46%

19°C 31%

17°C 23%

20°C 3.1%

NEW

May 1, 2026

13°C or below

$1,212 Vol.

<1%

14°C

$1,131 Vol.

<1%

15°C

$133 Vol.

16°C

$437 Vol.

17°C

$195 Vol.

23%

18°C

$420 Vol.

46%

19°C

$1,044 Vol.

31%

20°C

$362 Vol.

21°C

$643 Vol.

22°C

$627 Vol.

23°C or higher

$497 Vol.

<1%

18°C 46%

19°C 31%

17°C 23%

20°C 3.1%

NEW

May 1, 2026

13°C or below

$1,212 Vol.

<1%

14°C

$1,131 Vol.

<1%

15°C

$133 Vol.

16°C

$437 Vol.

17°C

$195 Vol.

23%

18°C

$420 Vol.

46%

19°C

$1,044 Vol.

31%

20°C

$362 Vol.

21°C

$643 Vol.

22°C

$627 Vol.

23°C or higher

$497 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Cape Town International Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 1 May '26. The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Cape Town International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/za/matroosfontein/FACT. To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C. This market can not resolve to "Yes" until all data for this date has been finalized. The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Celsius (eg, 9°C). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market. Any revisions to temperatures recorded after data is finalized for this market's timeframe will not be considered for this market's resolution.

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"Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 11 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "18°C" at 46%, followed by "19°C" at 31%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 46¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 46% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" is "18°C" at 46%, meaning the market assigns a 46% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "19°C" at 31%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.

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On Polymarket, the price of each outcome represents the market's implied probability. A price of 46¢ for "18°C" in the "Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" market means traders collectively believe there is roughly a 46% chance that "18°C" will be the correct result. If you buy "Yes" shares at 46¢ and the outcome is correct, you receive $1.00 per share — a profit of 54¢ per share. If incorrect, those shares are worth $0.

The "Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" market is scheduled to resolve on or around May 1, 2026. This means trading will remain open and the odds will continue to shift as new information emerges until that date. The exact resolution timing depends on when the official result becomes available, as outlined in the "Rules" section on this page.

The "Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?" market has an active community of 10 comments where traders share their analysis, debate outcomes, and discuss breaking developments. Scroll down to the comments section below to read what other participants think. You can also filter by "Top Holders" to see what the market's biggest traders are positioned on, or check the "Activity" tab for a real-time feed of trades.

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Highest temperature in Cape Town on May 1?

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