Drakensberg region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in August.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Are you planning a trip a to the Drakensberg region, South Africa in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in August

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. August in the Drakensberg region generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Struisbaai at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Hammanskraal at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Hammanskraal and 12°C (54°F) in Struisbaai.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Drakensberg region, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Hammanskraal with an average of 5.7 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Struisbaai with 45 mm (1.8 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (August)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (August)

Underberg

In August Underberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In August Himeville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In August Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Struisbaai

In August Struisbaai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Struisbaai →

Hammanskraal

In August Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
293 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Himeville 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Winterton 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Struisbaai 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Hammanskraal 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Bergville 22°C (72°F) 5°C (41°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in August?

the Drakensberg region, South Africa typically experiences very good weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Underberg average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in August?

Daytime temperatures in Underberg peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Drakensberg region, South Africa during August, with Underberg averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa with overall very good weather in Underberg.

On average, the best time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa is in April, May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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