Weather in August
In
August, temperatures experience a slower decline, whispering the end of winter with the sea at 21.6°C (70.9°F). While water activities remain relatively low, the city's winter ambiance provides a refreshing experience for inhabitants and tourists alike. The daylight hours start steadily increasing, hinting at the arrival of spring. Despite the winter chills,
Richards Bay still offers a lot of beautiful nature to explore.
Sea temperature
The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F).
Note: In 21.6°C (70.9°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:37 SAST.