Kruger National Park - Climate

Climate

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Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
94 33 21 96 32 20 66 31 19 38 29 15 14 28 10 11 26 6 11 26 6 8 27 9 28 29 13 40 30 16 63 31 18 92 32 20
Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: SAWS
Imperial conversion
J F M A M J J A S O N D
3.7 91 70 3.8 90 68 2.6 88 66 1.5 84 59 0.6 82 50 0.4 79 43 0.4 79 43 0.3 81 48 1.1 84 55 1.6 86 61 2.5 88 64 3.6 90 68
Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches

The climate of the Kruger National Park and Lowveld is subtropical. Summer days are humid and hot with temperatures often soaring to above 38 °C (100 °F). The rainy season is from September until May. The dry winter season is the ideal time to visit this region for various reasons. There is less chance of contracting malaria and the days are milder. Viewing wildlife is more rewarding as the vegetation is more sparse and animals are drawn to the waterholes to drink every morning and evening.

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