When to go · Pretoria
Pretoria in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 8°C46°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Africa month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Weather in August
- PretoriaHighs around 24 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 2 days
- 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