The Crags weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to The Crags in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, The Crags generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

The Crags in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

With around 260 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit The Crags. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

The Crags, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Knysna, South Africa (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 The Crags, 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 in August.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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