Best time to visit South Africa in August
August is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 88/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in August
Typical weather across South Africa in August: average high 20.6°C, low 9.2°C, about 34.6 mm of rain, and 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Pretoria has the best weather in August (score 97/100, August climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Pretoria) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 88 | 97 |
| High / Low | 20.6° / 9.2° | 22.7° / 8.2° |
| Precipitation | 34.6 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.8 | 10.6 |
Is August recommended?
August is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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