Temperatures in August
It's pleasantly warm in August in Plettenberg Bay with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Plettenberg Bay will be around 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Plettenberg Bay is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Plettenberg Bay. 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.
Plettenberg Bay in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
118 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 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 Plettenberg Bay?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Plettenberg Bay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Plettenberg Bay in August
With 34°C, Plettenberg Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Plettenberg Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Plettenberg Bay, 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 Plettenberg Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Plettenberg Bay, 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 9 days of rain in Plettenberg Bay.
Daily UV Index in August in Plettenberg Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Plettenberg Bay, 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 Plettenberg Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Plettenberg Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Plettenberg Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Plettenberg Bay, 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 Plettenberg Bay
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Average Weather in Plettenberg Bay by Month
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