The climate in Petersburg during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Petersburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17°C 62.5°F |
Average temperature | 23°C 73.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 89 mm 3.5 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 21.2°C 70.1°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 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 Petersburg in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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Driest month: | January | 39mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -0.2°C 31.6°F |
Wettest month: | May | 106mm 4.2ins |