Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Sandton's transition into August is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 17.9°C (64.2°F) in July to an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F). With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 8.6°C (47.5°F) marks the nights in Sandton in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Sandton is 37%.Rainfall
In August, in Sandton, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.6 days and collects up to 262mm (10.31") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Sandton is 11h and 14min.On the first day of August in Sandton, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:55 SAST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Sandton.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Sandton is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Sandton in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Sandton?
How much does it rain in Sandton in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Sandton?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sandton?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandton?
How many hours of sunshine does Sandton have in August?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Sandton?
Average temperature in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average high temperature in August: 21.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 8.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average pressure in August: 1021.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average wind speed in August: 10.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average humidity in August: 37%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average rainfall in August: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.4 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in August: 28.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in August: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in August
Sandton, South Africa
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
Sandton, South Africa
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