Matatiele Weather in August

What's the weather like in Matatiele (KwaZulu-Natal) in August 2025?

The climate in Matatiele during August can be summarized as cool and dry.

August is in the winter in Matatiele and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Matatiele weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Average temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 20.6°C 69.1°F
Humidity 51%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matatiele with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Matatiele

Matatiele average temperature in August

August rainfall

Matatiele average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Matatiele 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 Matatiele in August 2025.

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Matatiele weather stats

Matatiele weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.9hrs
Coldest month: June 14.4°C 57.9°F
Wettest month: January 117mm 4.6ins
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