Cape Town weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Cape Town? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Cape Town in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Town climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Town, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cape Town in August?

For visitors traveling to Cape Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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