Strand weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does August bring to Strand? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Strand includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 10°C at night. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Strand in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Strand. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Strand, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Strand, 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Strand.

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