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

How does the August weather in Beaufort West compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Beaufort West is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During August, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Beaufort West in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 270 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 49% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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