When to go · Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Middelburg, Eastern Cape in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Middelburg, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
- OctoberGreatInside Middelburg, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
- NovemberGreatInside Middelburg, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
- MarchGreatInside Middelburg, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Weather in August
- Middelburg, Eastern CapeHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 3 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 Middelburg, Eastern Cape, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Aug: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 7
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).
March: Inside Middelburg, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Middelburg, Eastern Cape: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings