Stellenbosch

Cape Winelands Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in August.

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Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl Tulbagh

Planning a journey to the Cape Winelands, South Africa this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Cape Winelands in August

The Cape Winelands, South Africa is a region in South Africa. August in the Cape Winelands generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Stellenbosch.

For a closer look at conditions across the Cape Winelands, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ceres with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Paarl with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Stellenbosch enjoys about 212 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Cape Winelands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cape Winelands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stellenbosch)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March27°C (81°F) April24°C (75°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cape Winelands in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cape Winelands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cape Winelands

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Cape Winelands, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Cape Winelands (August)

Precipitation variation in the Cape Winelands (August)

Stellenbosch

In August Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
212 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Stellenbosch →

Franschhoek

In August Franschhoek generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Franschhoek →

Paarl

In August Paarl generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
212 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Tulbagh

In August Tulbagh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Wellington

In August Wellington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cape Winelands, in South Africa.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cape Winelands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stellenbosch 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Franschhoek 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Paarl 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Tulbagh 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Wellington 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ceres 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

The Cape Winelands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in August?

In August, the Cape Winelands, South Africa generally has tolerable weather conditions. Stellenbosch sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cape Winelands, South Africa in August?

In Stellenbosch, the average daytime high in August is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does the Cape Winelands, South Africa get a lot of rain in August?

Stellenbosch typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across the Cape Winelands, South Africa.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Cape Winelands, South Africa?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Stellenbosch, August might be a good time to visit the Cape Winelands, South Africa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Stellenbosch. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be unpleasant.

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