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Port Elizabeth weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Port Elizabeth during August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Port Elizabeth during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Port Elizabeth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 233 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Elizabeth climate page with graphs.

 

Port Elizabeth, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel 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 Port Elizabeth, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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