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Caledon in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet), Dec–Jan (busy, hot).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Caledon

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet), Dec–Jan (busy, hot).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CaledonHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Medium
Prices · South Africa overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Mar: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, wet), Dec–Jan (busy, hot).

March: Inside Caledon's best window: Sep–Nov (spring flowers, canola fields), Mar–May (mild weather).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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