Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
64°Ftypical Aug high
Namaqualand
South Africa · Africa
Namaqualand is most comfortable in local winter and early local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rain stays limited most of the year. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
42°F to 81°F
Rain
3 days/mo
Sunshine
11.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk, with some shower days.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 55° and nights feel near 39°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
68%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 61°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning52°F
Rain9%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday64°F
Rain9%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon61°F
Rain8%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening52°F
Rain6%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology