Oudtshoorn weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the August weather in Oudtshoorn compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During August, Oudtshoorn experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Oudtshoorn in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. This month experiences about 7 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Oudtshoorn.

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

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

 

Oudtshoorn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (48 KM, 30 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 Oudtshoorn, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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