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

How is the weather in Hout Bay in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Hout Bay generally has 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.

Hout Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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 Hout Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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.

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 Hout Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to Hout 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 in August.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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