The climate in Stellenbosch during August can be summarized as mild and wet.
August is in the winter in Stellenbosch and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.7°C 62°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.2°C 43.1°F |
Average temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 156 mm 6.1 ins |
Rainy days | 13 days |
Sea temperature | 15°C 58.9°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Stellenbosch in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | February | 27°C 80.6°F |
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Driest month: | February | 30mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 11.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 16.1°C 61°F |
Wettest month: | June | 165mm 6.5ins |