Kruger National Park month by month

The best time to visit Kruger National Park

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Kruger National Park is June · July · August: 22° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	31° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair
February	31° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair
March	30° / 18°	Low	$	Fair
April	28° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	25° / 11°	Moderate	$$	Great
June	22° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
July	22° / 8°	High	$$$	Ideal
August	25° / 11°	High	$$$	Ideal
September	28° / 14°	High	$$	Great
October	30° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Fair
November	30° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	31° / 19°	High	$$	Fair

Best months June July August May

The year in Kruger National Park

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Kruger National Park.

Spring Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 29°C · Hot and dry, superb predator sightings continue

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 31°C · Lush green season with thick afternoon storms

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Great

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Cooling days with improving visibility at waterholes

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 23°C · Cool clear mornings, excellent game viewing conditions

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

August ·June

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

March ·April

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

March ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

November ·June ·July

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: ZAR
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: 8° – 31°
Strongest months: June, July, August
Good for: wildlife · nature · adventure

Events in Kruger National Park

Nov Impala Lambing Season — Nearly all impala ewes give birth within a two-week window each November.
Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep Dry Season Wildlife Congregation — Thinning bush and shrinking waterholes concentrate lion, elephant, and buffalo sightings.
Nov–Dec–Jan–Feb–Mar Migratory Bird Season — Palearctic and intra-African migrants such as bee-eaters and rollers arrive in large numbers.

Every month in Kruger National Park

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Kruger National Park?

What is the cheapest time to visit Kruger National Park?

March — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 47%.

What is the weather like in Kruger National Park?

Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 8°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.