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When to go · Kimberley

Kimberley in August

Great month. Inside Kimberley's best window: May–Sep (dry, mild).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 10°C (50°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Kimberley

Inside Kimberley's best window: May–Sep (dry, mild).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Kimberley in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • KimberleyHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 0 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 Kimberley, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 10 °C (50 °F)

    May: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

August: Inside Kimberley's best window: May–Sep (dry, mild).

May: Inside Kimberley's best window: May–Sep (dry, mild).

Kimberley: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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