The weather in August in Grahamstown

It's cool in August in Grahamstown with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 4°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Grahamstown. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Grahamstown, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2021, Grahamstown reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In August, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Grahamstown

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Grahamstown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Grahamstown New York
Average temperature 13°C 30°C
Max. temperature 16°C 31°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 135 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 17 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Grahamstown with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Grahamstown is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Grahamstown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Grahamstown

Temperature in August in Grahamstown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Grahamstown, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Grahamstown

Total precipitation in August in Grahamstown over the years

Daily Snowfall in August in Grahamstown

Snowfall in August in Grahamstown per year

Daily UV index in August in Grahamstown

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Grahamstown, 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.

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Average weather in Grahamstown by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Grahamstown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.