De Rust weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in De Rust in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in De Rust during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

De Rust in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 7 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

De Rust, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (53 KM, 33 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 De Rust, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

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