August verdict

Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa in August

Weather score47Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

32mm

Sun

7.1h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

47

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August22°C average high

August is on the cooler side of Addo Elephant National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August32mm average rain

August is close to Addo Elephant National Park's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

August7.1 hours average sun

August is below Addo Elephant National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August17°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August47 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.