Weather in Potchefstroom in August
In an average August, Potchefstroom sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2025-08-31
Lowest
5°C
2012-08-07
Low
Highest
17°C
2015-08-31
Lowest
-3°C
2003-08-20
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2025-08-31
Lowest
-10°C
2003-08-20
Humidity
Highest
11.3 g/m³
2002-08-28
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
2008-08-30
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
2011-08-23
Lowest
7 km/h
2009-08-11
Gust
Highest
84 km/h
2006-08-01
Lowest
16 km/h
1996-08-08
Precip
Wettest
82 mm
1981
Driest
0 mm
2023
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