Potchefstroom in August

8.9out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
2Rainy days (11 mm)
11:03 hDaylight
06:44Sunrise · 17:47 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Very dry: about 2 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 (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 17° J 28° 17° F 27° 15° M 25° 11° A 22° 6° M 20° 3° J 20° 3° J 23° 6° A 27° 10° S 28° 13° O 29° 15° N 29° 16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C17°C109 mm 15– – 7.0
February 28°C17°C92 mm 13– – 7.4
March 27°C15°C76 mm 11– – 7.6
April 25°C11°C39 mm 7– – 8.2
May 22°C6°C19 mm 3– – 8.7
June 20°C3°C9 mm 2– – 8.5
July 20°C3°C4 mm 1– – 8.6
August 23°C6°C11 mm 2– – 8.9
September 27°C10°C16 mm 3– – 8.7
October 28°C13°C65 mm 10– – 7.8
November 29°C15°C81 mm 12– – 7.4
December 29°C16°C112 mm 16– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Potchefstroom in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Potchefstroom?

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