Plattekloof weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Plattekloof look like in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Plattekloof includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Precipitation

Plattekloof in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 212 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Plattekloof.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plattekloof, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (10 KM, 6 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 Plattekloof, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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