Upington weather in August (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Upington in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Upington the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Upington in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.1 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

With around 308 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Upington, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 3.1 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 38%  

Sunshine 308 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Upington in August?

For visitors traveling to Upington, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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