When to go · Beaufort West
Beaufort West in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Beaufort WestHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 3 days
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 Beaufort West, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
March: Inside Beaufort West's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Beaufort 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