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When to go · Barkly West

Barkly West in August

Great month. Inside Barkly West's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, cooler days).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Barkly West

Inside Barkly West's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, cooler days).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Barkly West in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Barkly WestHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Medium
Prices · South Africa overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Barkly West, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 1 (better)

    Apr: 3

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Apr: 1

August: Inside Barkly West's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, cooler days).

April: Inside Barkly West's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, cooler days).

Barkly West: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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