Wilderness weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Wilderness in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Wilderness generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Precipitation

Wilderness in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Wilderness. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wilderness, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 Miles).

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 Wilderness, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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