Cradock weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Cradock? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Cradock, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Cradock in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

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

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

 

Cradock, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

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.

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 Cradock in August?

For visitors traveling to Cradock, 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

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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