Post by Astral King on Apr 7, 2016 14:57:04 GMT -5
Dry Season - May to September - Winter
There is virtually no rainfall during the whole winter and humidity is very low. When water becomes scarce wildlife will gather around predictable water resources. The Western Cape has winter rainfall and will be cold and wet. Since this isn't a wildlife area, it won't be included in the rest of the descriptions.
Wet Season - October to April - Summer
The summer rains are usually afternoon storms and it can be uncomfortably hot on the Indian Ocean coast, with temperatures up to 30°C/86°F and high humidity. At this time, it is unbearably hot in the Kalahari desert area and temperatures can climb up to 40°C/ 104°F.
There is virtually no rainfall during the whole winter and humidity is very low. When water becomes scarce wildlife will gather around predictable water resources. The Western Cape has winter rainfall and will be cold and wet. Since this isn't a wildlife area, it won't be included in the rest of the descriptions.
- May - This month brings the end of summer. Temperatures are relatively cool, typically 10°C/50°F in the morning and 26°C/79°F in the afternoon.
- June, July & August - Morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold, so it's advised to pack warm winter clothing. The average morning temperature is 6°C/42°F. Afternoons will be more pleasant with temperatures around 23-25°C/73-77°F.
- September & October - The heat gradually builds to about 28°C/82°F in the afternoons and the first rains bring relief from very dry conditions. Mornings are more pleasant as well, around 12°C/53°F.
Wet Season - October to April - Summer
The summer rains are usually afternoon storms and it can be uncomfortably hot on the Indian Ocean coast, with temperatures up to 30°C/86°F and high humidity. At this time, it is unbearably hot in the Kalahari desert area and temperatures can climb up to 40°C/ 104°F.
- October & November - It gets warmer and starts to rain more often, mostly in the afternoons. Temperatures are between 15°C/59°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
- December, January & February - These are the wettest months, characterized by torrential downpours in the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures are around 29°C/84°F and the humidity is high.
- March & April - Rainfall will decrease and it slowly gets colder. This continues in April, which has lovely clear weather and few clouds. The nights get a bit colder but are still pleasant at about 15°C/59°F. Daytime temperatures are around 28°C/82°F on and humidity drops in April, resulting in very nice weather.
