Best Time to Visit Kruger Park

Best Time To

Visit Kruger Park

The best time to visit Kruger Park is at the beginning or end of the region’s dry season, which falls between April and September. During Kruger’s dry season, temperatures are mostly pleasant (with nighttime temps dipping into the high 40s and daytime temperatures occasionally reaching into the mid-80s).

Moreover, vegetation is sparse and water levels are low due to the lack of rain, meaning visitors will have a better chance of spotting animals at water holes. In the rainy season from October to March, abundant rainstorms and foliage can make it difficult to see animals. However, the migratory birds return to Kruger Park.

Kruger Park is 350km from the north (the Zimbabwe border) to the south (Crocodile River). The north is generally drier and hotter than the south and receives less rain than the southern parts of Kruger Park.

Weather in Kruger National Park

Kruger Park has 4 main seasons – Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. Summary of Temperatures in degrees Celsius

Maximum                 Minumum             Average

Winter                          26.1                         9.5                        17.8

Autumn                        29.6                         16.1                       22.8

Summer                       32.4                         20.4                       26.4

Spring                          30.1                         16.4                       23.2

For a comprehensive table of temperatures and rainfall throughout the Kruger Park, click here

Mammals and Birds in Kruger National Park

 

There are nearly 150 mammals in Kruger National Park. Click here for a comprehensive list

There are nearly 500 birds in Kruger National Park. Click here for a comprehensive list

For more information about the best time to visit Kruger Park, email Anthony at info@hoedspruitonline.co.za