Weather in August in Western Cape
Planning a journey to Western Cape this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Western Cape in August?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. August in Western Cape generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Simonʼs Town at 17°C to pleasant in Vleirivier at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Vleirivier and 13°C in Simonʼs Town. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though August is the coolest month, you can still find places in Western Cape with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Beaufort West with an average of 20 mm to high rainfall in Paarl with 111 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Western Cape for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Western Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In August Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Knysna
In August Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In August Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hermanus
In August Hermanus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In August Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Western Cape?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cape Town, August might be a good time to visit Western Cape.
On average, the best time to visit Western Cape is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be unpleasant.
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