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Fransfontein Weather in August

Fransfontein in August

The short of it: Fransfontein in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 10° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 26 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Fransfontein an average August high of 28°, a low of 10° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 26 min in mid-August, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Fransfontein runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Khorixas, 19 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Fransfontein, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 26 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KhorixasKunene Region19 km SSW28°11°0.0 mm
KamanjabKunene Region67 km NNW28°10°0.0 mm
UisErongo Region113 km S28°11°0.0 mm
OutjoKunene Region120 km E29°9°0.0 mm
OkombaheErongo Region133 km SSE28°10°0.0 mm
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region144 km ESE27°8°0.0 mm
OmaruruErongo Region166 km SE28°9°0.0 mm
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region173 km E28°8°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Fransfontein Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Fransfontein by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°56 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
February31°18°93 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March30°18°84 mm9 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°16°22 mm10 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May28°12°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°9°0.0 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°9°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°10°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°13°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November33°17°19 mm10 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December32°17°18 mm10 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fransfontein in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fransfontein in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Fransfontein?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Fransfontein in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 21 min in December.

Does it snow in Fransfontein in August?

Hardly — August nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fransfontein in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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