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Hermanus weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Hermanus? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Hermanus generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Hermanus in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Hermanus. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hermanus climate page with graphs.

 

Hermanus, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Hermanus in August?

For visitors traveling to Hermanus, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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