Grootfontein in August

9.1out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
0Rainy days (0 mm)
11:20 hDaylight
07:12Sunrise · 18:32 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very dry: about 0 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Shorts or a light skirt

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 19° J 28° 18° F 28° 17° M 27° 15° A 25° 11° M 23° 8° J 23° 8° J 27° 11° A 31° 15° S 32° 18° O 31° 19° N 30° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C19°C165 mm 17– – 6.4
February 28°C18°C149 mm 16– – 6.6
March 28°C17°C112 mm 15– – 7.0
April 27°C15°C33 mm 6– – 8.3
May 25°C11°C1 mm 0– – 9.0
June 23°C8°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
July 23°C8°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 27°C11°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
September 31°C15°C5 mm 1– – 8.5
October 32°C18°C23 mm 5– – 7.5
November 31°C19°C72 mm 12– – 6.8
December 30°C19°C117 mm 16– – 6.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Grootfontein in August?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Grootfontein?

The best months are June, July, August, May.