Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
9h
Weather score
50
Mixed
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.
Map
Compare Harrismith, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.