When to go · Aberdeen

Aberdeen 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: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AberdeenHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 3 days

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aberdeen, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

March: Inside Aberdeen's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Aberdeen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.