Paterson weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Paterson during August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Paterson during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Paterson in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 233 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Paterson. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Paterson, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (67 KM, 42 Miles).

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.

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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 Paterson, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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