Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Pilanesberg National Park
South Africa · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, the lowest monthly average.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.6 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 42°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
86%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain2%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Rain2%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening62°F
Rain1%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 65 | 5.3 | 14 | 11.6 | 66 |
| Feb | 83 | 65 | 5.6 | 14 | 11.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.6 | 67 |
| Apr | 76 | 54 | 3.4 | 8 | 10.2 | 68 |
| May | 73 | 47 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.9 | 60 |
| Jun | 69 | 41 | 0.2 | 2 | 9.8 | 56 |
| Jul | 70 | 41 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.2 | 50 |
| Aug | 76 | 47 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.6 | 43 |
| Sep | 83 | 55 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.2 | 39 |
| Oct | 85 | 59 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.3 | 46 |
| Nov | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | 10 | 11.1 | 55 |
| Dec | 83 | 64 | 6.1 | 16 | 11.7 | 64 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Pilanesberg National Park with Chobe National Park.
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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology