When to go · Simon's Town

Simon's Town in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, wind, rough surf).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Simon's Town

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, wind, rough surf).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Simon's TownHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 10 days

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Simon's Town, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, wind, rough surf).

January: Inside Simon's Town's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, calm sea).

Simon's Town: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.