Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
63°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Garden Route
South Africa · Africa
Garden Route is most comfortable in local spring, local summer, and local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
48°F to 75°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 47°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight shading
Sea temperature
63°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
60%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 61°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain14%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday63°F
Rain14%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon61°F
Rain14%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening57°F
Rain14%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
8 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Garden Route with Ponta Delgada.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology