Harkerville weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Harkerville during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Harkerville generally 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Harkerville in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Harkerville. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Harkerville, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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

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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 Harkerville, 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 in August.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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