When to go · Vanderkloof
Vanderkloof in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). 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
- VanderkloofHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 1 day
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 Vanderkloof, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
March: Inside Vanderkloof's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Vanderkloof: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings