Beaufort West weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Beaufort West in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Beaufort West the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Beaufort West in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 270 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Beaufort West, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 49% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather 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 Beaufort West in August?

For visitors traveling to Beaufort 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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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