Weather · Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town Weather in August

August in Cape Town averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 89mm of rain. That makes it a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

17°C

63°F

Avg low

10°C

50°F

Rainfall

89mm

#3 wettest of 12

What to pack

Layers, plus a jacket for mornings and nights. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.

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