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 | |
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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.