St Francis Bay weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in St Francis Bay in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, St Francis Bay generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

St Francis Bay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit St Francis Bay. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Francis Bay, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 232 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in St Francis Bay in August?

For visitors traveling to St Francis Bay, 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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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