Grahamstown Weather in August

What's the weather like in Grahamstown (Eastern Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Grahamstown during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Grahamstown and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Grahamstown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Average temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 19.8°C 67.7°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Grahamstown

Grahamstown average temperature in August

August rainfall

Grahamstown average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Grahamstown average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Grahamstown in August 2024.

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Grahamstown weather stats

Grahamstown weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: June 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: March 83mm 3.3ins
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