Geography of Kruger National Park
Geography of Kruger National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Kruger National Park
Mozambique is 151 mi to the south-east, O. R. Tambo International Airport is 255 mi to the south-west, Johannesburg is 268 mi to the south-west and Botswana is 357 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 23°59′18.2″S 31°33′16.9″E (-23.9884, 31.5547)
Quick facts about Kruger National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 23°59′18.2″S 31°33′16.9″E (-23.9884, 31.5547) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Known for | Big Five safari on self-drive roads |
| Local time | 2:15 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Summary
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa. Kruger National Park is a national park known for Big Five safari on self-drive roads.
Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Kruger National Park with clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 61°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Kruger National Park is April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 55°F.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 255 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 7.2°F below the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kruger National Park today at 10/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Kruger National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 71° | 10,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 91° | 73° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 88° | 71° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 66° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 83° | 61° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 79° | 57° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 55° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 84° | 58° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 88° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 65° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 89° | 68° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 90° | 72° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kruger National Park?
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa. Its coordinates are -23.9884, 31.5547. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Kruger National Park right now?
It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 55% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?
April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Kruger National Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kruger National Park in?
Kruger National Park observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:15 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Kruger National Park?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 255 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
