Barkly West weather in August (Northern Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Barkly West during August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Barkly West is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Barkly West in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.8 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 2 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 301 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barkly West climate page with graphs.

 

Barkly West, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 8.8 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 41% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kimberley, South Africa (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Barkly West, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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