Somerset East Weather in August

What's the weather like in Somerset East (Eastern Cape) in August 2024?

The climate in Somerset East during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Somerset East and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Somerset East weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Humidity 50%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Somerset East

Somerset East average temperature in August

August rainfall

Somerset East average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Somerset East 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 Somerset East in August 2024.

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Somerset East weather stats

Somerset East weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: June 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 81mm 3.2ins
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