August weather in Cape Town?

[jaceybee]

hello all - i will be in cape town for the month of august. may head up to kruger nat'l park and i know i will have some weekend trips that are still a surprise. what is the weather like? temps? how much rain? mostly concerned with cape town and want to make sure i pack properly!! thanks!!

[africastay]

Cape Town weather is unique in that the nature of the environment often determines the conditions you get, eg. If it is raining and windy on one side of Table Mountain, the sun could be shining on the other!

Springtime Aug-October is the season to visit Namaqualand and endless fields of colorful flowers. Whale watching is also a popular pastime from various coastal areas in the Cape, as the Southern Right whales move inshore to breed.

Grapes mature during the summer months in the Cape Winelands and are harvested from early in the year.

During the autumn months Cape Town weather is mild and the colors of the vines and the Cape fynbos (indigenous plants) are worth experiencing. A good time of year to visit Kirstenbosch Gardens and the Cape Winelands.

[Ming]

With the global climate changes taking place, we are finding that sun is much harsher than ever before in Cape Town. Its very important always to use sun block from 11am till 4 pm during the day. I think that March is a great time to visit Cape Town, the days are not so hot and the evening temperature is soft and gentle. The town is also not so over crowded.