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Gqeberha weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Gqeberha during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Gqeberha, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Gqeberha in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 232 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Gqeberha in August?

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 in August.

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

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