When to go · Muizenberg
Muizenberg in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold sea, strong wind); the beach is packed on December and January weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold sea, strong wind); the beach is packed on December and January weekends.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Muizenberg's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, dry days); Apr–May and Sep–Oct for quiet.
- OctoberGreatInside Muizenberg's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, dry days); Apr–May and Sep–Oct for quiet.
- NovemberGreatInside Muizenberg's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, dry days); Apr–May and Sep–Oct for quiet.
- DecemberGreatInside Muizenberg's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, dry days); Apr–May and Sep–Oct for quiet.
Weather in August
- MuizenbergHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Muizenberg, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 12
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold sea, strong wind); the beach is packed on December and January weekends.
January: Inside Muizenberg's best window: Nov–Mar (warm water, dry days); Apr–May and Sep–Oct for quiet.
Muizenberg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast