When to go · Alexander Bay

Alexander Bay in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jun–Aug (cold nights).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Alexander Bay

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jun–Aug (cold nights).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Alexander BayHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 2 days

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alexander Bay, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jun–Aug (cold nights).

March: Inside Alexander Bay's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Alexander Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.