Hermanus Weather in August

What's the weather like in Hermanus (Western Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Hermanus during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the winter in Hermanus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Hermanus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Average temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Hermanus with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Hermanus

Hermanus average temperature in August

August rainfall

Hermanus average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Hermanus average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hermanus in August 2024.

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Hermanus weather stats

Hermanus weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.9°C 76.8°F
Driest month: January 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: January 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: August 98mm 3.9ins
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