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

How does the weather in Pietermaritzburg usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Pietermaritzburg in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 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 Pietermaritzburg, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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