Gqeberha weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Gqeberha in August? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Gqeberha during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Gqeberha in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 232 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Gqeberha climate page with graphs.

 

Gqeberha, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 232 hours  

Percentage 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 Gqeberha, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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