Colchester weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Colchester in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Colchester the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Colchester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colchester, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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 Colchester in August?

For visitors traveling to Colchester, 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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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