Soweto Weather in August

What's the weather like in Soweto (Gauteng) in August 2024?

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

August is in the winter in Soweto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Soweto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Daily sunshine 10.6 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 2nd driest month of the year in Soweto 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Soweto

Soweto average temperature in August

August rainfall

Soweto average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Soweto 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 Soweto in August 2024.

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Soweto weather stats

Soweto weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 10.6hrs
Coldest month: June 16.5°C 61.7°F
Wettest month: January 129mm 5.1ins
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