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Rorkeʼs Drift weather in August (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Rorkeʼs Drift in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Rorkeʼs Drift the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Rorkeʼs Drift in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Rorkeʼs Drift. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rorkeʼs Drift climate page with graphs.

 

Rorkeʼs Drift, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rorkeʼs Drift in August?

For visitors traveling to Rorkeʼs Drift, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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