Weather in August in North West
Planning a getaway to North West 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 is the weather like in North West in August?
North West 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 in Magaliesburg to 26°C in Madikwe Game Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Madikwe Game Reserve and 7°C in Magaliesburg.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North West, 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 to low rainfall in Potchefstroom with 12 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hartbeespoort enjoys close to 293 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North West climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our North West's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North West?
Hartbeespoort
In August Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mahikeng
In August Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rustenburg
In August Rustenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Klerksdorp
In August Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Magaliesburg
In August Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°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 North West, in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit North West?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit North West with overall perfect weather in Hartbeespoort.
On average, the best time to visit North West is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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