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Weather in August in KwaZulu-Natal

Are you planning a trip a to KwaZulu-Natal in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in August?

KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. The weather in KwaZulu-Natal in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Drakensberg Garden at 17°C to warm in Jozini at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Jozini and 1°C in Drakensberg Garden.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Golela with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Port Edward with 52 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Durban enjoys close to 216 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 KwaZulu-Natal in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.

Where to go in KwaZulu-Natal in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the KwaZulu-Natal on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?

Durban

In August Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Durban
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<<   July July
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23°C 
14°C 
233 hours 
47 mm 
4 days 
24°C 
15°C 
216 hours 
40 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
17°C 
173 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Durban

Newcastle

In August Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Newcastle
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<<   July July
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21°C 
5°C 
278 hours 
15 mm 
a single day 
24°C 
8°C 
308 hours 
25 mm 
4 days 
27°C 
11°C 
302 hours 
44 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Newcastle

Ladysmith

In August Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ladysmith
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<<   July July
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22°C 
5°C 
17 mm 
a single day 
24°C 
8°C 
28 mm 
3 days 
27°C 
11°C 
40 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Ladysmith

Van Reenen

In August Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Van Reenen
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<<   July July
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19°C 
4°C 
15 mm 
2 days 
22°C 
6°C 
28 mm 
3 days 
25°C 
9°C 
41 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Van Reenen

Vryheid

In August Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vryheid
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<<   July July
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21°C 
6°C 
17 mm 
2 days 
23°C 
8°C 
25 mm 
4 days 
25°C 
11°C 
44 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Vryheid

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa.

Is August the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit KwaZulu-Natal with overall perfect weather in Durban. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Durban.

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