When to go · Beaufort West

Beaufort West in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Beaufort West

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Beaufort WestHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °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 Beaufort West, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights).

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

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