When to go · Centurion
Centurion in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, occasional frost).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, occasional frost).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- CenturionHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 2 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 Centurion, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, occasional frost).
January: Inside Centurion's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, low rain).
Centurion: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings