Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical Aug high
Sodwana Bay
South Africa · Africa
Sodwana Bay is most comfortable in local winter. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rainy season runs roughly January to March.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
60°F to 85°F
Rain
9 days/mo
Sunshine
10 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rainfall is lower than usual here.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot or humid.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 71° and nights feel near 61°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
Sea temperature
32°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
68%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain10%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday76°F
Rain9%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain6%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowevening69°F
Rain7%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in August. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
11 mphAug Breezy
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Sodwana Bay with Port Louis.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology