Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
75°Ftypical Aug high
Sun City
South Africa · Africa
Sun City is most comfortable in local winter and early local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. The wettest months are roughly December to February. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
42°F to 85°F
Rain
7 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 43°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
86%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain2%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Rain2%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening63°F
Rain1%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Sun City with Harare.
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