Verdict: Good month
Cape Town Weather in August
August is mild-to-cool in Cape Town, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, August is a solid month to visit Cape Town.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
10°C / 50°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
109 mm
What to pack for Cape Town in August
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Cape Town: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (16°C / 61°F) · Wettest: Aug (~12 rain days)
26°
17°
Jan
26°
17°
Feb
24°
16°
Mar
22°
14°
Apr
19°
12°
May
18°
11°
Jun
16°
10°
Jul
16°
10°
Aug
18°
11°
Sep
22°
13°
Oct
23°
15°
Nov
24°
16°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)