When to go · Schoemanskloof
Schoemanskloof in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SchoemanskloofHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °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 Schoemanskloof, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Aug: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 9
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
March: Inside Schoemanskloof's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Schoemanskloof: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings