Swimming in Margate in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Margate in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Margate is:

Minimum: 68°F

Average: 71°F

Maximum: 73°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 63°F to 71°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 2.4in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Margate in august?

Yes! The water temperature in Margate in august is pleasant

Swimming in august is pleasant in Margate and the surrounding area. The sea temperature is 71°F on average (min/max: 68°F/73°F), allowing you to swim for a long time and enjoy water sports.

Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 67°F, 2.4in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 70.5 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Margate in august

August
Average sea temperature 71°F
Minimum sea temperature 68°F
Maximum sea temperature 73°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 15.5mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 2.4in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 71%
Visibility in kilometers 9.63km
Cloud cover 26%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Margate

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Durban in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in august66°F68°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in august70°F73°Fcool swimming
East London in august69°F71°Fcool swimming
George in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Port Nolloth in august56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in august71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in august70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in august62°F66°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in august63°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in august: sea temperature by city

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