Weather in August in Free State
Planning a journey to Free State this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Free State in August?
Free State is a region in South Africa. August in Free State generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. In August, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Clarens at 19°C and warm in Parys at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Parys and 3°C in Clarens.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Parys with an average of 14 mm to low rainfall in Van Reenen with 28 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bloemfontein enjoys close to 285 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Free State in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Free State climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Free State?
Bloemfontein
In August Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Van Reenen
In August Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Harrismith
In August Harrismith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Philippolis
In August Philippolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sterkfontein Dam
In August Sterkfontein Dam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Free State, in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit Free State?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Free State with overall perfect weather in Bloemfontein.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bloemfontein.
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