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Pietermaritzburg weather in August 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 22°C in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
- 22°C max day temperature
22 - 8 hours of sunshine per day
- 6 days with some rainfall
6 - 6°C min night temperature
6 - 11 hours of daylight per day
11 - No heat & humidity
0 - 33 mm of monthly rainfall
33 - 5 (Moderate) UV index
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The August weather guide for South Africa (Pietermaritzburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How warm is it in Pietermaritzburg in August?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 17°C in Pietermaritzburg in August, falling to 8°C at night.
How sunny is it in Pietermaritzburg in August?
There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Pietermaritzburg in August - that's 60% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Pietermaritzburg in August?
The average sea temperature around Pietermaritzburg in August is 15°C.
Does it rain in Pietermaritzburg in August?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Pietermaritzburg in August and the average monthly rainfall is 163mm.
Pietermaritzburg August sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Pietermaritzburg in August 2026. Select a month to view Pietermaritzburg sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1st August 2026 | 06:43 | 17:27 |
| Sunday, 16th August 2026 | 06:31 | 17:35 |
| Monday, 31st August 2026 | 06:15 | 17:43 |
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