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Goukamma weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Goukamma during August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, Goukamma usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C. Enjoy a month of mild temperatures, still offering warmth and comfort throughout.

Precipitation

Goukamma in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 260 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Goukamma. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Goukamma, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Knysna, South Africa (9 KM, 5 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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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 Goukamma, 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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