When to go · Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, especially at night).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, especially at night).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Gariep DamHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °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 Gariep Dam, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Jan: 7
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, especially at night).
January: Inside Gariep Dam's best window: Sep–Apr (warm and dry).
Gariep Dam: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings