Howick weather in August (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

How does the August weather in Howick compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Howick experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Howick in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 5 days with rain.

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

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

 

Howick, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 5 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 Howick, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Howick.

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