South AfricaThe weather in August in Nelspruit
It's warm in August in Nelspruit with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 13°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Nelspruit. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little 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 Nelspruit, South Africa. 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 33°C in 2018, Nelspruit reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -39°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 10 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in August for Nelspruit
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nelspruit. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Nelspruit | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 10 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Nelspruit with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Nelspruit is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Nelspruit, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Nelspruit
Temperature in August in Nelspruit over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Nelspruit, South Africa. 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 Nelspruit
Total precipitation in August in Nelspruit over the years
Daily UV index in August in Nelspruit
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Nelspruit, 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 Nelspruit by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nelspruit. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.