Piet Retief in August

8.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
4Rainy days (21 mm)
11:03 hDaylight
06:30Sunrise · 17:32 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 15° J 26° 16° F 25° 14° M 23° 11° A 22° 8° M 20° 5° J 20° 5° J 22° 7° A 24° 10° S 24° 12° O 25° 13° N 26° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C15°C145 mm 18– – 6.4
February 26°C16°C117 mm 14– – 7.1
March 25°C14°C103 mm 13– – 7.2
April 23°C11°C48 mm 8– – 8.1
May 22°C8°C18 mm 3– – 8.6
June 20°C5°C11 mm 2– – 8.4
July 20°C5°C12 mm 2– – 8.5
August 22°C7°C21 mm 4– – 8.6
September 24°C10°C39 mm 7– – 8.2
October 24°C12°C96 mm 13– – 7.3
November 25°C13°C132 mm 17– – 6.6
December 26°C15°C155 mm 19– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Piet Retief in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Piet Retief?

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