The Drakensberg
A basalt escarpment three thousand metres high with San rock art tucked into caves along the way up, trails that end at waterfalls rather than car parks, and a night sky with essentially zero competition for kilometres.
The best time to visit The Drakensberg is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F). Local time there is 15:10 (UTC+2).
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In season
The year at a glance
March · high 27°C · rain 85mm · 12.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Durban, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 107mm4.2in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| February | 27°C81°F | 122mm4.8in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| March | 27°C80°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| April | 25°C77°F | 130mm5.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 24°C75°F | 76mm3.0in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C73°F | 19mm0.7in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| July | 22°C72°F | 18mm0.7in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| August | 22°C72°F | 33mm1.3in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| September | 23°C74°F | 68mm2.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C75°F | 109mm4.3in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| November | 25°C77°F | 102mm4.0in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 26°C78°F | 135mm5.3in | 14.0h14.0h |
Good to know
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- Language
- English, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, and more
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The Drakensberg?
The best time to visit The Drakensberg is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F).
How warm does The Drakensberg get?
Typical daytime highs in The Drakensberg are Mar–May 25°C (77°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (75°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (80°F).
Is The Drakensberg expensive?
On the ground, The Drakensberg is middling.
What sort of trip is The Drakensberg good for?
The Drakensberg is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Drakensberg?
The wettest month in The Drakensberg is December at 135mm (5.3in), the driest July at 18mm (0.7in), with a monthly average of 84mm (3.3in).
What plug do I need for The Drakensberg?
The Drakensberg uses type C, D, G, N sockets at 230 V.
