Bethlehem weather in August (Free State, South Africa)

Is Bethlehem a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Bethlehem during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Bethlehem in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 2 days will experience rainfall.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Bethlehem. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bethlehem, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bethlehem, 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

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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