August weather forecast
Wavecrest, South Africa

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Wavecrest, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.9°C (69.6°F) and min 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Wavecrest records an average nighttime low of 14.5°C (58.1°F) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 63%.

Rainfall

In Wavecrest, during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Wavecrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 352mm (13.86") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:48 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.4h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wavecrest in August?
In Wavecrest, in August, the average high-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.5°C (58.1°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Wavecrest, South Africa, the average relative humidity in August is 63%.
How much does it rain in August?
In Wavecrest, South Africa, in August, during 10.8 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When is the sea coldest?
With an average sea temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
What is the sea temperature in August?
In August, the average sea temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). For most, swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the average length of the day in August?
In August, the average day length is 10h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:48 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Wavecrest have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Wavecrest are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In Wavecrest, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average temperature in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average pressure in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average wind speed in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 20km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average humidity in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average rainfall in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average rainfall days in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average sea temperature in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average sea temperature in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average sea temperature in August: 20.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (20.8°C).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 0min

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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average sunshine days in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

Average UV index in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average UV index in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average cloud cover in August
Wavecrest, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in August - Wavecrest, South Africa
Average visibility in August
Wavecrest, 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).

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