August verdict

Harrismith, South Africa in August

Weather score50Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

22mm

Sun

9h

Weather score

50

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

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Compare Harrismith, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August19°C average high

August is on the cooler side of Harrismith's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August22mm average rain

August sits on the drier side of Harrismith's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August9 hours average sun

August is one of Harrismith's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJuly to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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August50 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and September to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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