Sterkfontein Dam weather in August (Free State, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Sterkfontein Dam? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Sterkfontein Dam the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Sterkfontein Dam in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sterkfontein Dam, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 28 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 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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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 Sterkfontein Dam in August?

For visitors traveling to Sterkfontein Dam, 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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