Polokwane Weather in August

What's the weather like in Polokwane (Limpopo) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Polokwane and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Polokwane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 5 mm 0.2 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Polokwane with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Polokwane

Polokwane average temperature in August

August rainfall

Polokwane average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Polokwane 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 Polokwane in August 2024.

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Polokwane weather stats

Polokwane weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: June 19.1°C 66.4°F
Wettest month: December 97mm 3.8ins
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