Sea Temperature in Cape Town in August

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in August. Historical daily data. Climate details for August. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Cape Town. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Cape Town in August

54°F

MINIMUN

58°F

AVERAGE

63°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in August in Cape Town

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in August

Sea Temperature Table in Cape Town in August Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Aug 1	59°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 2	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 3	61°C	63°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 4	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 5	61°C	61°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 6	59°C	61°C	57°C	58°C
Aug 7	59°C	61°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 8	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 9	61°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 10	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 11	61°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 12	59°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 13	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 14	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 15	59°C	61°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 16	59°C	63°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 17	59°C	61°C	61°C	59°C
Aug 18	59°C	61°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 19	59°C	63°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 20	59°C	61°C	57°C	59°C
Aug 21	57°C	61°C	57°C	58°C
Aug 22	59°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 23	61°C	63°C	57°C	60°C
Aug 24	59°C	63°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 25	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 26	61°C	63°C	59°C	60°C
Aug 27	59°C	61°C	59°C	59°C
Aug 28	59°C	61°C	61°C	60°C
Aug 29	61°C	63°C	57°C	60°C
Aug 30	59°C	61°C	59°C	59°C

Cape Town Climate and Swimming Opportunities in August

66°F

Average Day Air Temperature

48°F

Average Night Air Temperature

3 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

9 days

Number of Rainy Days

11 hrs

Daylight
per Day

6 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

12 mph

Average Wind Speed

77%

Average
humidity

Cape Town lies within the Western Cape in South Africa. The average daytime temperature in Cape Town in August is 19°C (66°F), while the nighttime average is 9°C (48°F). There are typically nine rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 80 mm (3.2 inches). The daylight duration in August in Cape Town is 11 hours, with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in August is 19 km/h (12 mph), and the humidity level is around 77%.

The water temperature in Cape Town in August ranges from 14°C to 15°C (57°F to 59°F). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 15°C (59°F), shifting to 15°C (59°F) by mid-August and reaching 15°C (59°F) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Cape Town for August is 15°C (59°F). Ideal conditions for a refreshing swim, though some may still find it a bit cool.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in August in Cape Town

What is the sea temperature in Cape Town in August?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in August ranges from 14°C to 15°C (57°F to 59°F).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town in August?

The average sea temperature in Cape Town in August is 15°C (59°F), and the air temperature is 19°C (66°F), so ideal conditions for a refreshing swim, though some may still find it a bit cool.