August weather forecast
Calitzdorp, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Calitzdorp, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18°C (64.4°F) and an average low of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) is observed during the August nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are June and August, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Calitzdorp, in August, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Calitzdorp, there are 94.5 rainfall days, and 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Calitzdorp is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during August translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Calitzdorp?
In Calitzdorp, in August, the average high-temperature is 18°C (64.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in February is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the least humid month in Calitzdorp?
The months with the lowest humidity in Calitzdorp are June and August, with an average relative humidity of 60%.
What is the average humidity in August in Calitzdorp?
In August, the average relative humidity in Calitzdorp, South Africa, is 60%.
How many days does it rain in August in Calitzdorp?
In Calitzdorp, South Africa, during August, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August in Calitzdorp?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Calitzdorp?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Calitzdorp have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August in Calitzdorp, South Africa, is 8.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Calitzdorp?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Calitzdorp?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Calitzdorp, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9km/h).

Average humidity in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (60%).

Average rainfall in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (18mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, May and December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.8 days).

Average UV index in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in August - Calitzdorp, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Calitzdorp, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (9km).

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