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

How does the weather in Gordonʼs Bay usually fare in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Gordonʼs Bay typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C. This month is marked by slightly cooler temperatures, but the climate remains quite pleasant.

Precipitation

Gordonʼs Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Gordonʼs Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (33 KM, 20 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 Gordonʼs 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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