Ruiterbos weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Ruiterbos in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ruiterbos in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Ruiterbos in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Ruiterbos, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ruiterbos, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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