Wild Coast Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Wild Coast, South Africa in August.

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Port Saint Johnʼs Coffee Bay

Considering a trip to the Wild Coast, South Africa this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Wild Coast in August

The Wild Coast, South Africa is a region in South Africa. August in the Wild Coast generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Port Saint Johnʼs.

To explore the conditions in the Wild Coast, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Port Saint Johnʼs.

Explore the Wild Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Wild Coast - and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Saint Johnʼs)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Wild Coast in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Wild Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Wild Coast

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Wild Coast, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Wild Coast (August)

Precipitation variation in the Wild Coast (August)

Port Saint Johnʼs

In August Port Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Port Saint Johnʼs →

Coffee Bay

In August Coffee Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Wild Coast, in South Africa.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Wild Coast in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Saint Johnʼs 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Coffee Bay 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

The Wild Coast weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Wild Coast, South Africa in August?

In August, the Wild Coast, South Africa generally has excellent weather conditions. Port Saint Johnʼs sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in the Wild Coast, South Africa in August?

Port Saint Johnʼs averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does the Wild Coast, South Africa get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Wild Coast, South Africa during August, with Port Saint Johnʼs averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Wild Coast, South Africa?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Wild Coast, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Port Saint Johnʼs is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Port Saint Johnʼs.

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