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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) / 9°C (48°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Muizenberg

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:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MuizenbergHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), 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)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • 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

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