Tokai weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does August bring to Tokai? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Tokai usually 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C. While this month has some of the cooler temperatures of the year, it's far from cold and remains pleasant.

Precipitation

Tokai in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 212 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tokai, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (18 KM, 11 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.

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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 Tokai, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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