Gonubie weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Gonubie during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Gonubie the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Gonubie in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Gonubie, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70% *  
* Data from: East London, South Africa (19 KM, 12 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 Gonubie in August?

For visitors traveling to Gonubie, 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

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