When to go · Parys
Parys in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Apr). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Apr). 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
- ParysHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), 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 Parys, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2 (better)
Jan: 5
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Sep–Apr). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
January: Inside Parys's best window: Sep–Apr.
Parys: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings