Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
South Africa in August
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August20°C average high
August is on the cooler side of South Africa's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August36mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of South Africa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.1 hours average sun
August sits close to South Africa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August7°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August53 weather score
August scores below South Africa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
