Bettyʼs Bay weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Bettyʼs Bay? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Bettyʼs Bay generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Bettyʼs Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bettyʼs Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (54 KM, 33 Miles).

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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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 Bettyʼs Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to Bettyʼs Bay, 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.

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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