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Natureʼs Valley Weather in August

With daytime temperatures of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F), August in Natureʼs Valley brings pleasant temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 71 mm (2.8 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Natureʼs Valley in August

Rain is expected on roughly 9 days, totalling around 71 mm (2.8 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Natureʼs Valley in August

August in Natureʼs Valley sees highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) overnight. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 10°C (50°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Sunshine in Natureʼs Valley in August

The month enjoys around 260 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Natureʼs Valley. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Natureʼs Valley Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in August

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Natureʼs Valley in August

For Natureʼs Valley in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Natureʼs Valley in August

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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