Sandton weather in August (Gauteng, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Sandton in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Sandton in August, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Sandton in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.1 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 284 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Sandton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 9.1 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 46% *  

Sunshine 284 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 87% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (15 KM, 9 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 Sandton, 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.

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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