When to go · Franschhoek
Franschhoek in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, quiet midweek).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, quiet midweek).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- NovemberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- DecemberGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
- JanuaryGreatInside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Weather in August
- FranschhoekHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 10 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 Franschhoek, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 10
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, quiet midweek).
January: Inside Franschhoek's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, harvest Feb–Mar).
Franschhoek: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast