Ladysmith weather in August (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Is August a good time to explore Ladysmith weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Ladysmith during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Ladysmith in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. On average, there are about 3 days with rain during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Ladysmith. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ladysmith, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 3 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

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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 Ladysmith, 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.

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 Ladysmith.

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