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When to go · Johannesburg

Johannesburg in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
20°C / 7°C
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • JohannesburgHighs around 20.1 °C, lows around 6.5 °C, rain on about 1 day
  • Highveld, South Africa · Johannesburg, Pretoriabest weather

    At 1,750 m: afternoon thunderstorms in summer, sunny frosty winters.

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.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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