Makhanda weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Makhanda this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Makhanda is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Makhanda in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Makhanda, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Makhanda, 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

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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