When to go · Strand

Strand in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (south‑easterly winds can be strong).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Strand

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (south‑easterly winds can be strong).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

StrandHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 8 days

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Strand, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (south‑easterly winds can be strong).

January: Inside Strand's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, less wind).

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