Cape Town Weather in August

What's the weather like in Cape Town (Western Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Cape Town during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the winter in Cape Town and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Cape Town weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 163 mm 6.4 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 15°C 58.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cape Town with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Cape Town

Cape Town average temperature in August

August rainfall

Cape Town average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Cape Town average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Town in August 2024.

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Cape Town weather stats

Cape Town weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 11hrs
Coldest month: July 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: June 189mm 7.4ins
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