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Kathu weather in August (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Kathu in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Kathu the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Kathu in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.6 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 287 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kathu. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kathu, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 45% *  
SunshineSunshine 287 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 83% *  
* Data from: Kuruman, 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 Kathu in August?

For visitors traveling to Kathu, 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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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