August weather forecast
Franschhoek, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Franschhoek, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.6°C (45.7°F) and an average high of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Temperature

As Franschhoek steps into August, the average high-temperature is measured at a still enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F), displaying minor differences from July's 16.2°C (61.2°F). Franschhoek, during August nights, observes an average temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F).

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Franschhoek, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franschhoek, there are 109.6 rainfall days, and 458mm (18.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of August in Franschhoek, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:25 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Franschhoek is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Franschhoek are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Franschhoek in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Franschhoek, is 16.3°C (61.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7.6°C (45.7°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the most humid month in Franschhoek?
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Franschhoek, South Africa.
What is the average humidity in August in Franschhoek?
In Franschhoek, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.
How many days does it rain in August in Franschhoek?
In Franschhoek, during August, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Franschhoek have in August?
The average day length in August in Franschhoek, South Africa, is 10h and 54min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Franschhoek?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, in Franschhoek, South Africa, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:25 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Franschhoek?
The average sunshine duration in August is 7.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Franschhoek?
The months with the lowest UV index in Franschhoek are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in August in Franschhoek?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Franschhoek is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 16.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.6°C).

Average pressure in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (66%).

Average rainfall in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.5 days).

Average UV index in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August - Franschhoek, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Franschhoek, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (9km).

englishespañol中文
Share