Cape Saint Francis weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Cape Saint Francis in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Cape Saint Francis usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Cape Saint Francis in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Cape Saint Francis. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Saint Francis climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Saint Francis, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (74 KM, 46 Miles).

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 Cape Saint Francis, 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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