When to go · Hermanus
Hermanus in August
Great month. Inside Hermanus's best window: Jun–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Hermanus's best window: Jun–Nov.
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Hermanus in this guide.
Weather in August
- HermanusHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Western Cape, South Africa · Cape Town, Winelands, Hermanus, Cederbergrainy
Mediterranean: dry, windy summers (the south-easter can close the cableway), wet cold fronts June–August. Whales off Hermanus about June–November.
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 Hermanus, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Aug: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2
Jun: 2
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jun: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jun: 0
August: Inside Hermanus's best window: Jun–Nov.
June: Inside Hermanus's best window: Jun–Nov.
Hermanus: 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