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Makalali Game Reserve Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Makalali Game Reserve has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Makalali Game Reserve remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Makalali Game Reserve has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 530 mm of rainfall annually. Makalali Game Reserve can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 102 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.2 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Makalali Game Reserve Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Makalali Game Reserve

Wed   Jan 15
35°C | 22°C
NW 5 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 20°C
E 8 m/s
2.8 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 19°C
SE 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Makalali Game Reserve in South Africa

During the months of June and July 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:
  • Does Makalali Game Reserve have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Makalali Game Reserve?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Makalali Game Reserve?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Makalali Game Reserve?
    January tops the wettest month list with 102 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Makalali Game Reserve?
    June is the driest month with 5 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.