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Malmesbury in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Malmesbury

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rainy, cooler).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MalmesburyHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 2 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 Malmesbury, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 2 (better)

    Jan: 5

  • 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 (rainy, cooler).

January: Inside Malmesbury's best window: Sep–Apr.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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