Limpopo Weather in August

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

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Hoedspruit Polokwane Mica Makalali Game Reserve

Planning a getaway to Limpopo, South Africa this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Limpopo in August

Limpopo, South Africa is a region in South Africa. August in Limpopo generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Haenertsburg to 28°C (82°F) in Musina. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Musina and 9°C (48°F) in Haenertsburg.

For specific regional insights in Limpopo, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Alldays with an average of 1.6 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Sibasa with 16 mm (0.6 in).

Explore Limpopo by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August27°C (81°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Limpopo in August

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

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 Limpopo

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

Temperature range in Limpopo (August)

Precipitation variation in Limpopo (August)

Hoedspruit

In August Hoedspruit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hoedspruit →

Polokwane

In August Polokwane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
283 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Polokwane →

Mica

In August Mica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mica →

Makalali Game Reserve

In August Makalali Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Makalali Game Reserve →

Letsitele

In August Letsitele generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Limpopo in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hoedspruit 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Polokwane 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Mica 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Makalali Game Reserve 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Letsitele 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Alldays 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Limpopo weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Limpopo, South Africa in August?

Expect excellent weather across Limpopo, South Africa in August. The popular destination of Hoedspruit averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Limpopo, South Africa in August?

Average temperatures in Limpopo, South Africa during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Hoedspruit.

Does Limpopo, South Africa get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Hoedspruit averages just 7.3 mm (0.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Limpopo, South Africa.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Limpopo, South Africa?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Limpopo, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Hoedspruit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Hoedspruit. In contrast, January and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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