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Kruger National Park
Visit in August — score 85/100 · avg high 98°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 80° | 101° | 63° | 31 | 127 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 45 | 80° | 100° | 64° | 24 | 96 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 61 | 78° | 100° | 61° | 17 | 66 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 71 | 74° | 97° | 57° | 10 | 41 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 84 | 70° | 93° | 53° | 3 | 11 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 78 | 65° | 90° | 48° | 1 | 4 | 10.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 78 | 65° | 90° | 47° | 2 | 6 | 10.7h | High | Average |
| August | 85 | 69° | 98° | 49° | 1 | 5 | 11.2h | High | Average |
| September | 82 | 74° | 103° | 53° | 4 | 15 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 75 | 77° | 106° | 56° | 9 | 36 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| November | 58 | 80° | 107° | 58° | 18 | 72 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 48 | 81° | 105° | 62° | 29 | 115 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 106°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Kruger National Park (September, October, November) brings average highs of 106°F and lows of 56°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Summer
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 102°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Kruger National Park (December, January, February) brings average highs of 102°F and lows of 63°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Fall
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 97°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Kruger National Park (March, April, May) brings average highs of 97°F and lows of 57°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Winter
- Score
- 80/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Kruger National Park (June, July, August) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 48°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 80/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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