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Hogsback in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional snow) and Dec–Feb (hot, limited daylight).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Hogsback

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional snow) and Dec–Feb (hot, limited daylight).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • HogsbackHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 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 Hogsback, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 6 (better)

    Mar: 8

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cool, occasional snow) and Dec–Feb (hot, limited daylight).

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

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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