Cape Town in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Town in august 2025
The weather in Cape Town in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
17%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
22%
14%
11%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
23%
13%
8%
Weather at 3am
54°F
49%
18%
17%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Town in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Town in august.
The climate of Cape Town in august is good
The climate in august in Cape Town is relatively dry (with 6.3in of precipitation over 8 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 5.3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cool there this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Cape Town is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cape Town in the month of august with a maximum record of 85°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 13 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 42% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Cape Town is generally 10:52. The sun rises at 07:25 and sunset is at 18:17.
With a good climate, august is recommended to go in this locality in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Town in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.38km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Town in august 2024:
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 68°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 56°F
45°F to 63°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 56°F
43°F to 65°F
56°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in august
Cities near Cape Town:
| Table Mountain National Park in august | good weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in august | good weather |
| Atlantis in august | good weather |
| Stellenbosch in august | good weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in august | good weather |
| Paarl in august | good weather |
| Hermanus in august | good weather |
| Worcester in august | tolerable weather |
| Saldanha in august | good weather |
| Gansbaai in august | good weather |
| Pearly Beach in august | good weather |
| Agulhas National Park in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Cape Town
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Weather data for Cape Town in august:
Weather data for Cape Town for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Town. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Town can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Town.