Paarl weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is August weather typically in Paarl? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Paarl typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Paarl in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

 

Paarl, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (42 KM, 26 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 Paarl, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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