Umhlanga weather in August (South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Umhlanga as August approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Umhlanga during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Umhlanga in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Umhlanga, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, 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 Umhlanga, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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