Kimberley weather in August (Northern Cape, South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kimberley this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Kimberley during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Kimberley in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 2 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 301 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kimberley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 41%  

Sunshine 301 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Kimberley, 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 Kimberley.

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