Port Elizabeth Weather in August

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

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

August is in the winter in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Port Elizabeth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.4°C 68.7°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Average temperature 14.7°C 58.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 19.4°C 67°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth average temperature in August

August rainfall

Port Elizabeth average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth in August 2024.

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Port Elizabeth weather stats

Port Elizabeth weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 7.8hrs
Coldest month: July 20.1°C 68.2°F
Wettest month: August 58mm 2.3ins
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