Hermanus weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Hermanus this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Hermanus includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Hermanus in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Hermanus. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hermanus, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

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

Temperatures

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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 Hermanus, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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