Umtata weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How does the August weather in Umtata compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Umtata is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Umtata in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Umtata. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Umtata, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Data from: Port Saint Johnʼs, South Africa (71 KM, 44 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Umtata, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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