Weather in August in The Garden Route
Are you planning a trip a to the Garden Route in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Garden Route in August?
The Garden Route is a region in South Africa. August in the Garden Route generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Knysna. Even if August is considered the coolest month, there are areas in the Garden Route that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 48 mm to moderate rainfall in Plettenberg Bay with 71 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys approximately 260 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in the Garden Route, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Garden Route's yearly weather, check out our the Garden Route climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In August Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In August Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wilderness
In August Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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George
In August George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mossel Bay
In August Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit the Garden Route?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Garden Route due to the typically pleasant weather in Knysna.
On average, the best time to visit the Garden Route is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Knysna.
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