Mountain Zebra National Park

Weather & Climate

Mountain Zebra Operators

Expert

By Philip Briggs

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

Climate Chart Mountain Zebra National Park – 1,087-1,828m / 3,566-5,997ft

The climate in Mountain Zebra National Park is categorized as semi-arid to arid. Most rain falls between October and April. Winter and summer occur at opposite times to Europe and North America. Freezing temperatures are common during midwinter.

Winter –May to September

The winter months are very cold early in the morning and stay relatively cold during the day. Bringing warm clothes is strongly recommended. Skies are clear, and there is very little rain. Snow can fall, but mainly on the mountain peaks.

May – Temperatures cool down to a brisk 5°C/41°F in the morning and 19°C/66°F in the afternoon, signifying the start of winter.
June & July – Nighttime gets well below freezing during the coldest months of the year. The average morning temperature is 1°C/34°F and the average daytime temperature is 16°C/61°F.
August & September – Mornings warm up slightly with average temperatures of 4°C/39°F. Afternoons are pleasant and mild at around 20°C/68°F.

Summer –October to April

Temperatures are milder in the summer, and it rains more often but still not a lot. It is generally sunny although drizzle and overcast skies can occur.

October & November – Rain is possible, although it isn’t likely to fall for days at a time. Average temperatures warm to about 8°C/46°F in the morning and 24°C/75°F in the afternoon.
December, January & February – Rain is more frequent. Afternoon average temperatures climb upward of 27°C/81°F. Mornings are very comfortable at around 12°C/54°F.
March & April – Rainfall is at its most plentiful in March (although it rarely rains for consecutive days), but begins to decrease around mid-April. The temperatures slowly cool to an average of 24°C/75°F in the afternoon and 10°C/50°F in the morning.