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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Sterkfontein Dam this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Sterkfontein Dam during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Sterkfontein Dam in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

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

Temperatures

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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