Cape Town in August
Winter still, but the days lengthen and the West Coast wildflowers begin — a genuinely underrated month to visit.
Is August a good time to visit Cape Town?
August is one of the better months to visit Cape Town. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
What’s on in August
- Whale season continues along both coasts
- Women’s Day (Aug 9)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Cape Town, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Cape Town?
August is one of the better months to visit Cape Town. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 18°C.
How crowded is Cape Town in August?
Cape Town sits at roughly 40/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 23 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Cape Town in August?
Expect highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C in August, with about 13 wet days across the month.