Cape Town · August
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 62°F, low 50°F. Humidity averages 79% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
62° / 50°F
Humidity
79%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
13 mph
What August feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
07:23
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:17
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in August
The kit for August in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
0° avg high
+2 rain days
Cape Town in July →
August
62°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Cape Town in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in August?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in August?+
Average high 62°F, average low 50°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to July (avg high 62°F), August is warmer. Compared to September (avg high 65°F), August is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in August?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in August, on average.