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

Will it be warm or cold in Dana Bay this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Dana Bay generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Dana Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Dana Bay.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Dana Bay. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dana Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Dana 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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