Addo Elephant National Park weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Addo Elephant National Park? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Addo Elephant National Park the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Addo Elephant National Park in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Addo Elephant National Park. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Addo Elephant National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Addo Elephant National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Addo Elephant National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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