August Rainfall and Precipitation in Northern Cape

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Northern Cape, South Africa in August.

Northern Cape, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences precipitation in August ranging from almost none in Augrabies with 2.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall to low in Sutherland with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall. During August, winter is in full swing. On average, August is the driest month of the year in Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Best Places to Visit in Northern Cape in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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

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Northern Cape precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Northern Cape, South Africa receive in August?

Rainfall in Upington during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 3.1 mm (0.1 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Northern Cape, South Africa in August?

Rainfall in Upington typically falls on roughly a single day days in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Northern Cape, South Africa?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Northern Cape, South Africa.

What is the wettest city in August in Northern Cape, South Africa?

Looking at our data, Sutherland tops the wettest-cities list in Northern Cape, South Africa for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 27 mm (1.1 in).

What is the driest city in August in Northern Cape, South Africa?

The driest place is Augrabies with an average rainfall of 2.6 mm (0.1 in) according to our data.

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