The climate in Port Elizabeth during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Port Elizabeth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
Average temperature | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 278 mm 11 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
Humidity | 83% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Elizabeth with around 278mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | June | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 94mm 3.7ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 8.8hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 309mm 12.2ins |