Swellendam Weather in August
What's the weather like in Swellendam (Western Cape) in August 2024?
The climate in Swellendam during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Swellendam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 68 mm 2.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Swellendam with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Swellendam
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Swellendam in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Swellendam weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 34mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 68mm 2.7ins |
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