Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and a low of 11.5°C (52.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In Gansbaai, in August, during 10.2 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.9 rainfall days, and 270mm (10.63") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater are July through September, with an average sea temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).Note: In water of 15.8°C (60.4°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In Gansbaai, the average length of the day in August is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:23 SAST.
Sunshine
In Gansbaai, the average sunshine in August is 8.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the sea coldest in Gansbaai?
What is the sea temperature in August in Gansbaai?
How many hours of daylight does Gansbaai have in August?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gansbaai?
What is the UV index reading in August in Gansbaai?
Average temperature in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 16.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (11.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1020mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 20.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (21.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March, May, September and October (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (13mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.1 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in August: 15.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (15.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January and February (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
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The months with the most cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Gansbaai, South Africa
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Gansbaai, South Africa
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