Weather in August in South Africa
Thinking about venturing to South Africa this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in South Africa in August?
The weather in South Africa in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Rhodes at 15°C to warm in Kruger National Park at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Kruger National Park and 1°C in Rhodes. While August might be the chilliest month, South Africa offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Overyssel with an average of 1.9 mm to high rainfall in Paarl with 111 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 212 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in South Africa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Africa's yearly weather, check out our South Africa climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In August Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Johannesburg
In August Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In August Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In August Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In August Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit South Africa?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit South Africa with overall tolerable 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 weather in July, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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