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

Curious about the August weather in Plettenberg Bay? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Plettenberg Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 260 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 Plettenberg Bay. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

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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 Plettenberg Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to Plettenberg 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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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