Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Cape Town, South Africa, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 13°C (56°F). Highs can soar to 21°C (69°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (48°F). Typically, the humidity level in Cape Town throughout August hovers around 77%.
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In August, Cape Town averages 75 mm (3.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 2 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 55% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Cape Town reaches a maximum of 6, indicating a level of High exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 25 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | ||||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||||