North West Weather in August

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Planning a getaway to North West, 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 North West in August

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Magaliesburg to 26°C (79°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 7°C (45°F) in Magaliesburg.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Madikwe Game Reserve with an average of 3.6 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Potchefstroom with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Hartbeespoort gets approximately 293 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North West by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in August

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

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (August)

Precipitation variation in North West (August)

Hartbeespoort

In August Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
293 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In August Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In August Rustenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
7.1 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 Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In August Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In August Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
284 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Magaliesburg →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Mahikeng 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Rustenburg 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Klerksdorp 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Magaliesburg 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Potchefstroom 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

North West weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in August?

North West, South Africa typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hartbeespoort average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in August?

Average temperatures in North West, South Africa during August range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Hartbeespoort.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in North West, South Africa during August, with Hartbeespoort averaging close to 7.2 mm (0.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

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

On average, the best time to visit North West, South Africa is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally excellent weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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