Kruger National Park Weather in October

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

The climate in Kruger National Park during October can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Kruger National Park and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Kruger National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Nightly temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Average temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 22.8°C 73.1°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park average temperature in October

October rainfall

Kruger National Park average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Kruger National Park average rain in October

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 October 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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