Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in KwaZulu-Natal with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for KwaZulu-Natal in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in KwaZulu-Natal with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in KwaZulu-Natal will be around 26°C, with nights close to 10°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for KwaZulu-Natal. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
KwaZulu-Natal in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
13 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in KwaZulu-Natal. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for KwaZulu-Natal in August
With 35°C, KwaZulu-Natal hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in KwaZulu-Natal
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in KwaZulu-Natal, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in KwaZulu-Natal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for KwaZulu-Natal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 2 days of rain in KwaZulu-Natal.
Daily UV Index in August in KwaZulu-Natal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in KwaZulu-Natal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in KwaZulu-Natal Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in KwaZulu-Natal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in KwaZulu-Natal Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in KwaZulu-Natal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for KwaZulu-Natal
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in KwaZulu-Natal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in KwaZulu-Natal by Month
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