Montagu weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Montagu during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Montagu typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Montagu in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Montagu. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montagu, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
* Data from: Worcester, South Africa (64 KM, 39 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.

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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 Montagu in August?

For visitors traveling to Montagu, 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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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