Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Namakwa, South Africa in August
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
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
Weather map
Compare Namakwa, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
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.
Sun
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.
Weather score
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.