Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Weather & Climate

Kwandwe Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

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

Climate Chart Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Climate Chart Kwandwe Game Reserve – 250-490m / 820-1,608ft

Kwandwe Game Reserve enjoys a temperate climate. Daytime temperatures are quite comfortable throughout the year, but it does get cold at night in the winter months (May to September). Winter and summer are at the opposite time to Europe and North America. A little rain falls throughout the year, but slightly more in the summer months, from October to March.

Winter –May to September

The winter months are chilly at night and early in the morning. It is essential to bring warm clothing for early morning game drives in open vehicles. Winter skies are clear, with less rainfall than in the summertime.

May – Temperatures decrease to around 10°C/50°F in the morning and 23°C/73°F in the afternoon. This is the beginning of winter.
June & July – Afternoon temperatures are around 21°C/70°F, while morning temperatures average 9°C/48°F. These months are the coldest of the year.
August & September – Temperatures continue to average 21°C/70°F in the afternoons. The morning temperatures increase slightly to around 10°C/50°F.

Summer –October to April

Nights and mornings are generally more comfortable during the summer, with slightly more rainfall.

October & November – Temperatures average between 13°C/55°F in the morning and 23°C/73°F in the afternoon. October is a peak month for rain, but it doesn't fall every day.
December, January & February – Afternoon temperatures average 27°C/81°F during the warmest months of the year. Mornings are pleasant at around 15°C/59°F.
March & April – March is a relatively wet month, but it seldom rains for days on end. It starts to cool down again with an average temperature of 26°C/79°F in the afternoon and 13°C/55°F in the morning.