Wearcasting

What to Wear in Cape Town in August

Still wet, whale watching begins. Expect 9°–16°C with 13 rainy days on average.

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High

16°C

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Low

9°C

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Rain days

13

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Feel

Rainy Day

Typical outfit

~13°C average

About August in Cape Town

August in Cape Town typically brings still wet, whale watching begins. With averages of 9°–16°C, the conditions call for rain is in the forecast — waterproof layers are your best friend today.

Dress in waterproof layers rather than one very thick coat. You'll warm up walking and cool down in buildings.

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