South Africa weather in August
What is the weather like in South Africa in August?
The weather conditions in South Africa in August vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During August in South Africa, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Riebeek-Wes with 16°C (62°F) to high in Kruger National Park with 29°C (84°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (53°F) in Kruger National Park and 5°C (40°F) in Riebeek-Wes.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Overyssel with an average of 1.6mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to high in Brackenfell with 136mm (5.4 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Africa, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In August Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In August Johannesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In August Durban generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In August Knysna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In August Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit South Africa with commonly unpleasant weather in Cape Town.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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