Kruger National Park Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kruger National Park (Limpopo) in August 2024?

The climate in Kruger National Park during August can be summarized as warm and very dry.

August is in the winter in Kruger National Park and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Kruger National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Average temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 9 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kruger National Park average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kruger National Park average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kruger National Park in August 2024.

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Kruger National Park weather stats

Kruger National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: January 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: June 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 25.2°C 77.4°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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