Potchefstroom Weather in August

What's the weather like in Potchefstroom (North-West) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Potchefstroom and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Potchefstroom weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Nightly temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Average temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Daily sunshine 11 hrs
Avg rainfall 8 mm 0.3 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 19.9°C 67.9°F
Humidity 46%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Potchefstroom with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom average temperature in August

August rainfall

Potchefstroom average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom in August 2024.

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Potchefstroom weather stats

Potchefstroom weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11hrs
Coldest month: June 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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