Kathu weather in August (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is August weather typically in Kathu? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Kathu in August, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. August ushers in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Kathu in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.6 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 287 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kathu.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 5.6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 45% *  

Sunshine 287 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

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 Kathu.

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