​Weather & Climate – Zulu Nyala GR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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

Climate Chart Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve

Climate Chart Zulu Nyala Game Reserve – 150m / 492ft

* Averages based on 50 years of monthly climate data, taken from 1km² (0.39mi²) interpolated climate surfaces.
© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.

Zulu Nyala Game Reserve has a summer (October to April) and winter (May to September) season, which occur at opposite times to Europe and North America. The park has a subtropical climate and experiences a hot and humid Wet season during summer. Winter is dry and pleasantly warm during the day, but cold at night and in the morning.

Dry Season –May to September – Winter

There is little rain during winter, with the exception of the rare shower due to the park’s closeness to the coast. The days are generally pleasant, with bright clear skies.

  • May – There is less heat and humidity as the average temperature drops to about 13°C/55°F in the morning and 27°C/81°F in the afternoon.
  • June, July & August – Nighttime temperatures are around 12°C/54°F. This makes for cold mornings, so pack warm clothes for early morning game drives. Afternoons are nice with temperatures averaging 24°C/75°F.
  • September – The spring season starts, and daytime temperatures slowly rise to around 26°C/79°F. Morning temperatures are around 16°C/61°F. Afternoon thundershowers can occur as rainfall generally increases.

Wet Season –October to April – Summer

Summertime is characterized by intense humidity and heat. Rainfall increases, but it mostly occurs in the form of afternoon thunderstorms.

  • October & November – Rain is common in the afternoon, but occasionally it lasts all day. Temperatures hover between 18°C/64°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
  • December, January & February – Most afternoons experience thunderstorms, and it becomes extremely humid and hot. Temperatures average 32°C/90°F during the day, but it can get hotter. The most pleasant time of day is the morning, with temperatures about 19°C/66°F.
  • March & April – Temperatures cool to an average of 31°C/88°F in the afternoon and 17°C/63°F in the morning. Rains subside making it less humid.

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