Weather in August in Eastern Cape
Planning a getaway to Eastern Cape this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Eastern Cape in August?
Eastern Cape is a region in South Africa. Eastern Cape has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Rhodes at 15°C and warm in Kruger National Park at 29°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Kruger National Park and 1°C in Rhodes. While August might be the chilliest month, Eastern Cape offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mookgophong with an average of 4.3 mm to moderate rainfall in Eersterivierstrand with 81 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gqeberha enjoys close to 232 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Cape in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Eastern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Cape?
Gqeberha
In August Gqeberha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jeffreys Bay
In August Jeffreys Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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East London
In August East London generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Alfred
In August Port Alfred generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Addo
In August Addo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Cape, in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit Eastern Cape?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Gqeberha, August might be a good time to visit Eastern Cape. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Eastern Cape is in with generally perfect weather in Gqeberha.
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