Weather in Cape Town in August
In an average August, Cape Town sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 13°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2023-08-29
Lowest
9°C
2003-08-19
Low
Highest
15°C
2006-08-22
Lowest
7°C
2003-08-19
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2023-08-29
Lowest
2°C
2003-08-19
Humidity
Highest
12.9 g/m³
2014-08-17
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
2024-08-28
Wind
Highest
60 km/h
2008-08-30
Lowest
6 km/h
2019-08-03
Gust
Highest
98 km/h
2008-08-30
Lowest
13 km/h
2002-08-09
Precip
Wettest
246 mm
2013
Driest
33 mm
1991
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