Kruger National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate of the national Kruger park is subtropical. There is a rainy and dry season which means summers are very wet, winters extremely dry. The chance of rain in the winter months is very small and the sun shines almost constant during this period. The temperature differences between winter and summer are not big during the day, but at night there are reasonable differences. In winter it can really cool down at night.
The best time to go to Kruger Park is in the dry winter. Due to the drought, the vegetation is less dense and high, which makes it easier to spot animals. In addition, the temperatures are more pleasant for humans and animals, which translates into more wildlife activity which is especially noticeable in the morning.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kruger National Park experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kruger National Park receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 513 mm annually. Kruger National Park can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 113 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.7 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kruger National Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kruger National Park in South Africa
The best time to visit is during the drier months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
January tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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