Harrismith Weather in August

What's the weather like in Harrismith (Free State) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Harrismith and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Harrismith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Nightly temperature 1.6°C 34.8°F
Average temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Daily sunshine 10 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 20.8°C 69.5°F
Humidity 50%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrismith with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Harrismith

Harrismith average temperature in August

August rainfall

Harrismith average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Harrismith 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 Harrismith in August 2024.

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Harrismith weather stats

Harrismith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 15.8°C 60.4°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
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