Weather in August in Northern Cape
Planning a journey to Northern Cape this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in August?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. August in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During August, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Sutherland at 16°C to warm in Barkly West at 24°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Barkly West and 3°C in Sutherland.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Augrabies with an average of 2.6 mm to low rainfall in Sutherland with 27 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Upington usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 308 hours of sunshine in Upington. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in Northern Cape, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Northern Cape's yearly weather, check out our Northern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Northern Cape?
Upington
In August Upington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Springbok
In August Springbok generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kathu
In August Kathu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kotzeshoop
In August Kotzeshoop generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hanover Road
In August Hanover Road generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Northern Cape?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Northern Cape with overall perfect weather in Upington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Upington. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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