When is the best pool day in Makhanda?
This week's answer
🏊 Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to pool day in Makhanda this week, scoring 99/100.
Friday through Sunday are your pool days in Makhanda, with Saturday hitting 25° and Sunday peaking at 27° under clear skies and light winds. Monday and Tuesday are wash-outs—expect 100% and 96% rain respectively with temperatures stuck at 11°. Thursday offers a tentative start at 19° with no rain, but wait for the weekend push.
The week, scored for pool day
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Local know-how
A proper pool day is simple: hot, sunny, still and dry. The bar is higher than any other activity on the list.
- ◆Wind chill is real even at 28° — a still 26° beats a windy 30°.
- ◆UV peaks 11am–3pm; the water feels best from mid-afternoon once it's soaked up the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best pool day in Makhanda this week?
Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to pool day in Makhanda this week, scoring 99/100.
What temperature is warm enough to swim outdoors?
Most people want an air temperature of at least 25° with sun and light wind before an unheated pool feels like a treat rather than a dare.