Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Stellenbosch
South Africa · Africa
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with some sustained wet spells. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.2 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 56° and nights feel near 46°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
52%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
8 mphAugust Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 56°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning54°F
Rain23%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday61°F
Rain26%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon60°F
Rain23%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening56°F
Rain19%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 64 | 0.8 | 4 | 13.4 | 70 |
| Feb | 78 | 64 | 0.6 | 3 | 12.5 | 70 |
| Mar | 75 | 62 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.4 | 72 |
| Apr | 71 | 58 | 1.9 | 5 | 10.0 | 74 |
| May | 67 | 54 | 3.6 | 9 | 8.8 | 78 |
| Jun | 63 | 51 | 5.2 | 11 | 8.4 | 79 |
| Jul | 62 | 49 | 4.7 | 10 | 8.7 | 79 |
| Aug | 62 | 50 | 4.4 | 11 | 9.2 | 79 |
| Sep | 64 | 52 | 2.6 | 8 | 10.3 | 77 |
| Oct | 69 | 55 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.9 | 74 |
| Nov | 71 | 58 | 1.6 | 6 | 12.5 | 71 |
| Dec | 75 | 62 | 1.0 | 4 | 13.3 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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