Kruger National Park Weather Forecast
Kruger National Park weather: 75°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 75°F (24°C) in Kruger National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 63°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 5°F below the 87°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kruger National Park today at 9.6/10. 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.
Weather in Kruger National Park right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:32 AM, Oct 5 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kruger National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 63° | 2% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 66° | 50% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 66° | 80% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 64° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 65° | 0% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 67° | 31% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 68° | 11% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 65° | 0% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 65° | 2% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 69° | 4% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 71° | 4% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 69° | 2% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 69° | 5% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 101° / 74° | 6% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 77° | 14% | 15 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 77° | 12% | 15 mph | 9 |
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 | 83° | 58° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 86° | 64° | 1,0 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).
Weather map for Kruger National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Kruger National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Kruger National Park
Go in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 75°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 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 9:32 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 5, 2026 at 9:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
