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°C68°F / 7°C44°F
- 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
- JohannesburgHighs around 20.1 °C, lows around 6.5 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 68 °F, lows around 44 °F, 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