Heidelberg weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does August bring to Heidelberg? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Heidelberg during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Heidelberg in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Heidelberg. January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends 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 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Heidelberg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.