When to go · Ficksburg
Ficksburg in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, less activity).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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: Jun–Aug (cold, less activity).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Ficksburg's best window: Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival).
- NovemberGreatInside Ficksburg's best window: Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival).
- DecemberGreatInside Ficksburg's best window: Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival).
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival)). Across South Africa: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.
Weather in August
- FicksburgHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °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 Ficksburg, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Oct: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Oct: 6
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Oct: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Oct: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, less activity).
October: Inside Ficksburg's best window: Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival).
Ficksburg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings