Potchefstroom weather in August (North West, South Africa)

Is Potchefstroom a good destination in August, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Potchefstroom experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Potchefstroom in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 2 days days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Potchefstroom. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Potchefstroom, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 2 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

Precipitation

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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 Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom.

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