East London weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in East London in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In East London the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

East London in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 234 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 East London climate page with graphs.

 

East London, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70%  

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 East London in August?

For visitors traveling to East London, 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 19°C this is a great month to swim so 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
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in East London.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.