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Temperature in The Garden Route in August

The Garden Route, South Africa, a region in South Africa, typically experiences pleasant weather in August, with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Knysna. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Garden Route, South Africa in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in the Garden Route. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

The Garden Route Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route - and find the best time to visit. See also: the Garden Route weather by month.

January

24°C (75°F)View January → February

24°C (75°F)View February → March

23°C (73°F)View March → April

22°C (72°F)View April → May

20°C (68°F)View May → June

19°C (66°F)View June → July

19°C (66°F)View July → August

18°C (64°F)View August → September

19°C (66°F)View September → This monthOctober

20°C (68°F)View October → November

21°C (70°F)View November → December

23°C (73°F)View December →

Best Time to Visit the Garden Route →

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

The Garden Route temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Garden Route, South Africa in August?

Average daytime highs in the Garden Route, South Africa during August reach about 18°C (64°F) in Knysna.

How cold does it get at night in the Garden Route, South Africa in August?

Knysna sees nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F) in August.

How much sun does the Garden Route, South Africa get in August?

Knysna enjoys close to 260 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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