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Weather in Western Cape for August 2027

Your guide to Western Cape weather in August - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Western Cape at the beginning of August is 17.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 17.3 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Western Cape experiences moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 66.7 mm.

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  • Is August a good time to visit Western Cape? check out the best time to travel to Western Cape page.

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Average dry days
23
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Western Cape Weather August

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July
September
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
17°
2
Overcast
20°
3
Sunny
20°
4
Light rain
17°
5
Patchy rain possible
15°
6
Light rain
16°
7
Sunny
17°
8
Light rain
16°
9
Light rain
16°
10
Light rain
16°
11
Partly cloudy
17°
12
Patchy rain possible
16°
13
Light rain
17°
14
Overcast
15°
15
Sunny
18°
16
Sunny
19°
17
Light rain
16°
18
Light rain
16°
19
Patchy rain possible
17°
20
Sunny
16°
21
Light rain
16°
22
Light rain
16°
23
Patchy rain possible
18°
24
Patchy rain possible
17°
25
Light rain
16°
26
Light rain
17°
27
Light rain
17°
28
Patchy rain possible
17°
29
Partly cloudy
19°
30
Sunny
18°
31
Patchy rain possible
18°

What’s the Weather Like in Western Cape This August?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Western Cape’s cities this August.
Patchy rain possibleCape Town17 °C / 10 °CSunnyCeres17 °C / 5 °CSunnyStellenbosch17 °C / 7 °CSunnyWorcester17 °C / 5 °CCloudyMossel Bay17 °C / 11 °CPatchy rain possibleHermanus16 °C / 11 °CSunnyMalmesbury17 °C / 6 °CSunnyWellington17 °C / 6 °CCloudyKnysna19 °C / 11 °CSunnyCape Winelands18 °C / 7 °CCloudyTable Mountain18 °C / 10 °CCloudyOudtshoorn21 °C / 8 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during August in Western Cape

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

August weather in Western Cape day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0 mm 3.9
2 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 20° /9° 0 mm 4
3 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 0 mm 4
4 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /10° 4.7 mm 4
5 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 1.5 mm 4
6 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /9° 2.6 mm 4.2
7 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /9° 0 mm 4.3
8 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 3.5 mm 4
9 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 3.5 mm 4
10 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /9° 4 mm 4.4
11 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /9° 0.4 mm 4.5
12 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /9° 2.3 mm 4
13 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /9° 3 mm 4
14 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 15° /9° 0.6 mm 4
15 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 0 mm 4.8
16 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.1 mm 4.9
17 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /11° 6.3 mm 4
18 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 2.9 mm 4
19 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 1.9 mm 4
20 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 0.5 mm 4
21 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 3.9 mm 4
22 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 3.9 mm 5
23 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 1.1 mm 5
24 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 1.7 mm 5
25 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 16° /10° 5.7 mm 4
26 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /9° 4.5 mm 4
27 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 17° /9° 4 mm 4
28 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /9° 1.1 mm 5
29 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /10° 0.2 mm 5
30 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /10° 0.9 mm 5
31 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /10° 1.8 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Western Cape in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Western Cape forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Western Cape in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Western Cape during August?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Western Cape during August?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Western Cape during August, with a total of 66.7 mm spread over approximately 8 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Western Cape during August?
The average wind speed in Western Cape during August is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Western Cape water temperatures in August

The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Western Cape in August is 12.5 °C. At the beginning of August temperatures are around 12.8 °C; by the end of the month they get a bit cooler and reach 12.1 °C.

What is the water temperature in Western Cape in August?
The average water temperature in Western Cape in August is 12.5 °C.
Can you swim in Western Cape in August?
Cold enough that you lose heat fast. A full 4–5 mm wetsuit (plus hood/gloves for comfort) is advisable for anything beyond a brief plunge.

August rainfall patterns in Western Cape

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Western Capes August weather 💧
Typically, Western Cape has 8 rainy days in August with a total of 66.7 mm of rainfall.
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