When to go · Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- OudtshoornHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 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 Oudtshoorn, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
March: Inside Oudtshoorn's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Oudtshoorn: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings