Centurion weather in August (Gauteng, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Centurion this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Centurion during August, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Centurion in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.2 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 293 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Centurion, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 8.2 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 44% *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (10 KM, 6 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 Centurion, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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