Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in August
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 163mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
163mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 163mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August17°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August163mm average rain
August is wetter than Cape Town's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.4 hours average sun
August is below Cape Town's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August14°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August27 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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