When to go · George
George in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- GeorgeHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 9 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 George, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Aug: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
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 (rainy, cooler).
January: Inside George's best window: Oct–Apr.
George: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings