Mossel Bay Weather in August

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

The climate in Mossel Bay during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Mossel Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Mossel Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.6°C 65.4°F
Nightly temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 17.2°C 62.9°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 14.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Mossel Bay with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay average temperature in August

August rainfall

Mossel Bay average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay in August 2024.

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Mossel Bay weather stats

Mossel Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: December 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: July 6.9hrs
Coldest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Wettest month: August 47mm 1.9ins
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