Augrabies Falls National Park

Weather & Climate

Augrabies Falls Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Climate Chart Augrabies Falls National Park – 447-844m / 1,467-2,769ft

Augrabies Falls National Park is located in a semi-arid region, which implies low annual rainfall and extreme variations of temperature. Occasional thunderstorms occur from October to April. The park’s location in the southern hemisphere means that seasons are experienced at opposite times of the year to North America and Europe.

Dry Season –May to September – Winter

The winter season has no rainfall. The nights tend to be very cold and frost is common. Warm clothing is recommended for evenings and early mornings. Daytime temperatures are pleasant.

May – With average temperatures of 9°C/48°F in the morning and 24°C/75°F in the afternoon, summer comes to its end.
June, July & August – With cold, and even frost, being common, you should bring warm clothes for night and morning activities. Average temperatures range from 5°C/41°F to 22°C/72°F during the daytime.
September – Afternoon temperatures average 26°C/79°F. Mornings become slightly warmer than previous months, at around 9°C/48°F.

Wet Season –October to April – Summer

Extreme heat is prevalent throughout the summer. Regardless of it being the Wet season, the humidity is low. Average daytime temperatures are around 33°C/91°F but can peak at 45°C/113°F and higher. Occasional rain occurs and usually comes in dramatic storms.

October & November – The haziness of the sky disappears with the first summer rains. As the season wears on, rainfall increases, primarily in the form of occasional afternoon showers. Temperatures range between 15°C/59°F in the morning and 32°C/90°F in the afternoon.
December, January & February – This period has the highest temperatures of the year. They often ascend to well over the average 35°C/95°F. Early mornings are lovely with temperatures around 19°C/66°F. Occasional showers clear the air and break the heat.
March & April – The daytime average is around 31°C/88°F, while nights stay warm at 16°C/61°F. Rainfall stops by the end of April, but there can still be an occasional shower before that.