August weather forecast
Mossel Bay, South Africa

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Weather in August

August signals the wrap-up of winter with temperatures starting to creep upward, albeit the sea remains cold, averaging at 16°C (60.8°F). The daylight hours begin to lengthen, providing an approximate of 10.9 hours of light each day. Grey clouds often frequent the sky, realising an average rainfall of 36mm (1.42") over the month. Mossel Bay embraces the changing seasons with grace, transitioning smoothly to the oncoming spring.

Temperature

August and September are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).

Rainfall

During August, Mossel Bay regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. During the entire year, Mossel Bay aggregates up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 16°C (60.8°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 16°C (60.8°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:13 SAST.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Mossel Bay?

August and September are known as Mossel Bay's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).

What are August temperatures in Mossel Bay?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Mossel Bay, is 17°C (62.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 12°C (53.6°F).

How much does it rain in Mossel Bay in August?

In Mossel Bay, South Africa, in August, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When is the sea coldest in Mossel Bay?

The month with the coldest seawater in Mossel Bay, South Africa, is August, with an average sea temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).

What is the sea water temperature in August in Mossel Bay?

In Mossel Bay, South Africa, in August, the average water temperature is 16°C (60.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in August in Mossel Bay?

In August, the average day length is 10h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Mossel Bay?

On the first day of August in Mossel Bay, South Africa, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:13 SAST.

Average temperature in August
Mossel Bay, South Africa

Average temperature in August - Mossel Bay, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 17°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (17°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12°C).

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Average rainfall in August
Mossel Bay, South Africa

Average rainfall in August - Mossel Bay, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 36mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and September (41mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (30mm).

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Average sea temperature in August
Mossel Bay, South Africa

Average sea temperature in August - Mossel Bay, South Africa
  • Average sea temperature in August: 16°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (16°C).

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Average daylight in August
Mossel Bay, South Africa

Average daylight in August - Mossel Bay, 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).

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Mossel Bay, South Africa

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