Kruger National Park Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Kruger National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Kruger National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 31° | 22° | 273 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 33° | 23° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 31° | 22° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 29° | 19° | 49 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 28° | 16° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 26° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 13° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 28° | 14° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 18° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 18° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 32° | 20° | 67 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 32° | 22° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kruger National Park
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kruger National Park compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kruger National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | 243 km | 23°C | about the same | 961 mm |
| O. R. Tambo International Airport | 410 km | 17°C | 7°C cooler | 634 mm |
| Johannesburg | 431 km | 17°C | 7°C cooler | 661 mm |
| Botswana | 575 km | 21°C | 3°C cooler | 477 mm |
Beste reistijd Kruger National Park
Go in april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, maart and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kruger National Park
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is 2.8°C below the 31°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, maart and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Kruger National Park is a national park in Zuid-Afrika. Kruger National Park is a national park known for Big Five safari on self-drive roads.
Op dit moment is het 27°C (80°F) in Kruger National Park met bewolkt. Het voelt als 29°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 17°C en 28°C. De kans op neerslag is 2%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Kruger National Park is april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, maart and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 33°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 13°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 410 km away.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is 2.8°C below the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Kruger National Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kruger National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Land | Zuid-Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 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 |
| Lokale tijd | 1:46 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kruger National Park?
Kruger National Park is a national park in Zuid-Afrika. Its coordinates are -23.9884, 31.5547. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Kruger National Park nu?
It is currently 27°C (80°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 51% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Kruger National Park?
april, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Kruger National Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, maart 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 lokale tijd is 1:46 AM.
What is the nearest airport en Kruger National Park?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 410 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
