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Drakensberg Garden Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to mild. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Drakensberg Garden experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Drakensberg Garden is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1536 mm. Drakensberg Garden can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 279 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Drakensberg Garden Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Drakensberg Garden

Wed   Jan 15
24°C | 8°C
SE 4 m/s
18 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
19°C | 6°C
E 4 m/s
1 mm
overcast and  chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

Fri   Jan 17
22°C | 10°C
E 3 m/s
11 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Drakensberg Garden in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Drakensberg Garden?
    Rainy season in Drakensberg Garden occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
  • Does Drakensberg Garden have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Drakensberg Garden?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Drakensberg Garden?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Drakensberg Garden?
    January tops the wettest month list with 279 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Drakensberg Garden?
    June is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.