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Weather in Cape Town for August 2026

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

    Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of August 2026 in Cape Town predicts temperatures to be around 17 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Cape Town at the beginning of August is 16.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 17.3 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Cape Town experiences moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 75.6 mm.

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Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Cape Town Weather August

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

Temperatures trend during August in Cape Town

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

August weather in Cape Town day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Aug. Smoky haze
Smoky haze
 21° /14° 0 mm 4
2 Aug. Smoky haze
Smoky haze
 19° /13° 0 mm 6
3 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /12° 0 mm 6
4 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /12° 0 mm 6
5 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 7.5 mm 6
6 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /11° 1.9 mm 4
7 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 14° /10° 0 mm 5
8 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /10° 0 mm 6
9 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 17° /12° 0.5 mm 6
10 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /12° 0.6 mm 6
11 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 0 mm 6
12 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 2.8 mm 5
13 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /8° 3.6 mm 5
14 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /8° 0.8 mm 5
15 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /7° 0 mm 5
16 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0.1 mm 6
17 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 7.5 mm 5
18 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 3.5 mm 4
19 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 2.3 mm 5
20 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /9° 0.6 mm 5
21 Aug. Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /9° 4.7 mm 5
22 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 4.6 mm 5
23 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 1.3 mm 6
24 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 2 mm 5
25 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /9° 6.9 mm 5
26 Aug. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 16° /8° 5.5 mm 5
27 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /8° 4.8 mm 5
28 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 1.4 mm 5
29 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /9° 0.1 mm 6
30 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 1.1 mm 6
31 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 2.1 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Cape Town 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 Cape Town forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Cape Town in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Cape Town during August?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 9°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Cape Town during August?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Cape Town during August, with a total of 75.6 mm spread over approximately 9 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

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

August rainfall patterns in Cape Town

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Cape Towns August weather 💧
Typically, Cape Town has 9 rainy days in August with a total of 75.6 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Cape Town during August

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