Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: January, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 26°C, sunshine averages 9.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 159mm.
Annual averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
159mm
Annual total
Sun
9.8h
Weather score
75
Very good avg
Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Namakwa, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August20°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August14mm average rain
August is close to Namakwa's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
August8.7 hours average sun
August is below Namakwa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August55 weather score
August scores below Namakwa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.