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Swellendam weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Swellendam in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Swellendam during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Swellendam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Swellendam, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 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.

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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 Swellendam, 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

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