When to go · Port Alfred
Port Alfred in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional rain).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Port Alfred's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm beach weather).
- NovemberGreatInside Port Alfred's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm beach weather).
- DecemberGreatInside Port Alfred's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm beach weather).
- JanuaryGreatInside Port Alfred's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm beach weather).
Weather in August
- Port AlfredHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 5 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 Port Alfred, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Jan: 6
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional rain).
January: Inside Port Alfred's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm beach weather).
Port Alfred: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings