When to go · Ladysmith
Ladysmith in August
Great month. Inside Ladysmith's best window: May–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Ladysmith's best window: May–Oct.
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Ladysmith in this guide.
Weather in August
- LadysmithHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 6 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 Ladysmith, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Inside Ladysmith's best window: May–Oct.
May: Inside Ladysmith's best window: May–Oct.
Ladysmith: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen