Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Cape Town, South Africa in August
August in Cape Town is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 9°C. It is one of the cooler months of Cape Town's year.
August is one of the wetter months in Cape Town, with around 136 mm of rain - plan around showers.
If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Cape Town are usually January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.
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In August, Cape Town averages a daytime high of about 16°C and a night-time low of around 9°C, based on recent historical data.
August is one of the wetter months in Cape Town, with around 136 mm of rain - plan around showers.
August is a workable time to visit Cape Town, with mild days - just pack accordingly. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Cape Town are usually January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.