When to go · Grahamstown
Grahamstown in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- GrahamstownHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 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 Grahamstown, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Mar: 7
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
March: Inside Grahamstown's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Grahamstown: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings