When to go · Estcourt
Estcourt in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot, humid), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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, humid), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- EstcourtHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °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 Estcourt, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Aug: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot, humid), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
April: Inside Estcourt's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (mild, dry).
Estcourt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings