When to go · Taung

Taung in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

TaungHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 1 day

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

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

First month

Second month

August: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

March: Inside Taung's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.

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