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 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Average temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.8°C 74.9°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 98mm 3.9 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 10.2 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 | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 70mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 137mm 5.4ins |