Melkbosstrand weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Melkbosstrand in August? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Melkbosstrand tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Melkbosstrand in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 212 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Melkbosstrand. 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 Melkbosstrand climate page with graphs.

 

Melkbosstrand, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (30 KM, 19 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Melkbosstrand, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Melkbosstrand.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.