August in Fish River Canyon brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nights around 8°C (46°F). Only 3.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall is typical, making it a largely dry month.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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Based on weather observations in Fish River Canyon between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
Find out more about the weather in Namibia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Namibia in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Fish River Canyon in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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