Kruger & the South African Lowveld

Kruger & the South African Lowveld · South Africa · Mbombela

The Big Five within a single morning's drive if the luck holds, a private lodge with a waterhole instead of a television, and a braai under more stars than the city ever showed you.

The best time to visit Kruger & the South African Lowveld is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (80°F). Local time there is 21:06 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

May–Sep

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

MQP · Mbombela

Good for

moving about and doing things landscape doing the heavy lifting the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing sunshine and salt water

In season

May June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 36°C54 to 97°F Rain0 to 200mm0 to 7.9in

May · high 73°F · rain 1.8in · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Mbombela, this page’s gateway

Kruger & the South African Lowveld month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	27°C80°F	157mm6.2in	13.6h13.6h
February	26°C79°F	197mm7.8in	13.0h13.0h
March	26°C79°F	59mm2.3in	12.3h12.3h
April	24°C76°F	57mm2.2in	11.5h11.5h
May	23°C73°F	46mm1.8in	10.9h10.9h	in the recommended window
June	21°C70°F	16mm0.6in	10.6h10.6h	in the recommended window
July	22°C71°F	11mm0.4in	10.7h10.7h	in the recommended window
August	24°C75°F	10mm0.4in	11.2h11.2h	in the recommended window
September	26°C78°F	18mm0.7in	12.0h12.0h	in the recommended window
October	26°C79°F	59mm2.3in	12.7h12.7h
November	27°C81°F	77mm3.0in	13.4h13.4h
December	26°C79°F	146mm5.7in	13.7h13.7h

Good to know

Currency: ZAR · rand
Language: English, Afrikaans, Southern Ndebele, and more
Plug: C, D, G, N
Driving: on the left

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kruger & the South African Lowveld?

The best time to visit Kruger & the South African Lowveld is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (80°F).

How warm does Kruger & the South African Lowveld get?

Typical daytime highs in Kruger & the South African Lowveld are Mar–May 24°C (76°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (79°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (80°F).

Is Kruger & the South African Lowveld expensive?

On the ground, Kruger & the South African Lowveld is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Kruger & the South African Lowveld good for?

Kruger & the South African Lowveld is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.