These are the best beaches in South Africa in August, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
August has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Umdloti Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). August is a good month for swimming in Umdloti Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
August has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 7.6cm (3.0inches) making it dry with only light showers in the very few rainy days each month. There are just 4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a good time for sunbathing in La Lucia Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). August is a good month for swimming in La Lucia Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.8hrs. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Wilderness Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). August is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Wilderness Beach for prolonged periods of time.
August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.6hrs. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Buffalo Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Buffalo Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 6.6hrs. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Featherbed Nature Reserve. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Featherbed Nature Reserve for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Grotto Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). August is too cold for swimming in Grotto Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.4hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Arniston Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Arniston Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Clifton Beaches. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Clifton Beaches for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 12.1cm (4.8inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Hobie Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (69°F). August is a pleasant month for swimming in Hobie Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 12.1cm (4.8inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Nahoon Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). August is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Nahoon Beach.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.5hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Diaz Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Diaz Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.5hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Maclear Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Maclear Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.4hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kogel Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Kogel Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 60% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Voelklip Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). August is too cold for swimming in Voelklip Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in False Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in False Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kommetjie Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Kommetjie Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Hout Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). August is too cold for swimming in Hout Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Bloubergstrand Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Bloubergstrand Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Llandudno Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Llandudno Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Sunset Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Camps Bay Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Camps Bay Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 20.2cm (8.0inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are only 13.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Milnerton Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). August is too cold for swimming in Milnerton Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
