Heidelberg weather in August (Gauteng, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Heidelberg during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Heidelberg the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Heidelberg in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 284 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heidelberg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 46% *  

Sunshine 284 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 87% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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.

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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 Heidelberg, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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