Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Gariep Dam, South Africa in August
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
19mm
Sun
8.9h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gariep Dam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August19°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Gariep Dam's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August19mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Gariep Dam's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.9 hours average sun
August sits close to Gariep Dam's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August53 weather score
August scores below Gariep Dam's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
