South Africa Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is the middle of winter in South Africa, but the country still experiences relatively warm temperatures and dry conditions, making it an ideal winter sun destination for travelers from the Northern Hemisphere. In the popular city of Cape Town, temperatures average a mild 14.6°C (58.3°F), with highs of 23.5°C (74.2°F) and lows of 6.5°C (43.7°F). It’s a great time to visit the city’s famous landmarks, such as Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, without the crowds of the summer months.
What is the temperature in South Africa in August?
Average air temperature in South Africa is 14.6°C (58.3°F) in August. The outside temperature in South Africa feels like 14.3°C (57.8°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 23.5°C (74.2°F) and feels like 23.2°C (73.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.5°C (43.7°F) which feels like 5.9°C (42.7°F).
How hot is South Africa in August?
The hot temperature in August in South Africa rises to 30.4°C (86.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 44.7% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 28.5 °C (83.3°F). The average maximum temp in South Africa is 23.5°C (83.3°F) during day time in August.
How cold is South Africa in August?
The coldest temp in South Africa in August drops to 1.7°C (35.1°F) during the cold nights. With 16.8km/h (10.5mph) winds and 44.7% humidity it feels like -0.4°C (31.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in South Africa in August?
No, it does not rain in South Africa in August.
Is South Africa windy in August?
The average speed of wind in South Africa during August is 16.8km/h (10.5mph) and average windgust is 32.3km/h (20.1mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 25.9km/h (16.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Africa in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in South Africa.
What are the humidity levels in South Africa in August?
The average humidity levels in South Africa in August are 44.7%. Daily humidity levels in South Africa range from 19.9% to 64.5% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in South Africa in August?
South Africa has 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Africa in August is at 6:34:30 and the sunset is at 17:48:25.
What is the cloud coverage in South Africa in August?
Clouds cover 12.5% of the sky on average throughout August in South Africa. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 73.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in South Africa?
The average UV index in South Africa is 5.2 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in South Africa in August?
The average solar radiation is 127 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Africa during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 90 W/m2 to 155.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in South Africa?
The average solar energy during August in South Africa is 11 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.8 MJ/m2, to 13.5 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in South Africa in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in South Africa in August.
What is the air pressure in South Africa in August?
On average the air pressure in South Africa in August is 1026 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1016.5 mb to 1035.3 mb.
What is the visibility in South Africa in August?
The average daylight visibility in South Africa in August is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12.3 km (7.6 miles) to 18.8 km (11.7 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in South Africa in August?
The average dew point in South Africa during August is 0.9°C (33.7°F).
Where is the data for South Africa climate in August coming from?
The climate data for South Africa in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRETORIA IRENE, SF
- LANSERIA, SF
- WATERKLOOF AFB, SF
- WONDERBOOM, SF
- PRETORIA UNISA, SF
- FW8815 Centurion ZA
- FALA
- FAOR
- FAWB
- FAWK