Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in August
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Eastern Cape'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.
Rain
August45mm average rain
August sits near Eastern Cape's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.2 hours average sun
August sits close to Eastern Cape's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August20°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August51 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 March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.