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

Will it be warm or cold in Mossel Bay this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Mossel Bay includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C. Experience mild yet warm temperatures during this month, offering a comfortable climate.

Precipitation

Mossel Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Mossel Bay.

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

 

Mossel Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (36 KM, 22 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 Mossel 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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