Camps Bay weather in August (South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Camps Bay during August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Camps Bay includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Camps Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Camps Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Camps 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. 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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