Soweto Weather in August
South Africa · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low5°C (40°F)
Rainfall5 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In August, Soweto has average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F). August is winter in South Africa. The month is very dry, with about 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.1 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Soweto?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Soweto. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C (40°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
| Rainfall | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 43% |
| Cloud cover | 19% |
| Daylight | 11.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.5 km/h |
| vs July | 4°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Soweto in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Soweto weather in other months
Jan28°C / 15°C109 mmGoodFeb28°C / 14°C72 mmExcellentMar27°C / 13°C67 mmExcellentApr24°C / 9°C47 mmExcellentMay21°C / 6°C16 mmExcellentJun18°C / 2°C7 mmExcellentJul18°C / 2°C3 mmExcellentAug22°C / 5°C5 mmExcellentSep27°C / 9°C15 mmExcellentOct28°C / 11°C52 mmExcellentNov28°C / 13°C87 mmGoodDec28°C / 15°C114 mmFair
← JulyBest time to visit SowetoSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm
- Pretoria25°C · 3 mm
- Gaborone27°C · 1 mm
- Mbabane24°C · 13 mm
- Maseru19°C · 17 mm
- Matola27°C · 15 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.