When to go · Clarens
Clarens in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot, thunderstorms), Jul–Aug (cold, snow possible on peaks).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot, thunderstorms), Jul–Aug (cold, snow possible on peaks).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- ClarensHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 4 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 Clarens, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Aug: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Mar: 10
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 (hot, thunderstorms), Jul–Aug (cold, snow possible on peaks).
March: Inside Clarens's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Clarens: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings