Graaff-Reinet weather in August (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Graaff-Reinet during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Graaff-Reinet the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Graaff-Reinet in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Graaff-Reinet climate page with graphs.

 

Graaff-Reinet, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 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.

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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 Graaff-Reinet in August?

For visitors traveling to Graaff-Reinet, 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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