Weather in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa in August
In an average August, Cape Town sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 17°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
22°C
2002-08-20
Lowest
11°C
2003-08-19
Low
Highest
16°C
2023-08-29
Lowest
9°C
2003-08-19
Feels-like
Highest
22°C
2002-08-20
Lowest
4°C
2003-08-19
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2016-08-18
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
2020-08-30
Wind
Highest
69 km/h
2008-08-30
Lowest
9 km/h
1987-08-01
Precip
Wettest
152 mm
2013
Driest
12 mm
1983
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