Simonʼs Town weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Simonʼs Town during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Simonʼs Town generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Simonʼs Town in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April 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 Simonʼs Town climate page with graphs.

 

Simonʼs Town, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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 Simonʼs Town in August?

For visitors traveling to Simonʼs Town, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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