Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Kruger National Park
South Africa · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 65°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 4 wet days this month.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.3 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 65°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain9%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Rain7%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain4%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Rain3%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 71 | 4.2 | 10 | 10.5 | 67 |
| Feb | 89 | 72 | 2.9 | 9 | 10.3 | 67 |
| Mar | 88 | 70 | 1.5 | 7 | 10.3 | 66 |
| Apr | 85 | 65 | 0.8 | 4 | 9.8 | 66 |
| May | 82 | 59 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.6 | 63 |
| Jun | 79 | 55 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.4 | 61 |
| Jul | 78 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.2 | 59 |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.6 | 56 |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 0.5 | 2 | 9.7 | 55 |
| Oct | 86 | 65 | 0.9 | 4 | 9.3 | 58 |
| Nov | 88 | 68 | 2.4 | 8 | 9.5 | 61 |
| Dec | 89 | 71 | 3.3 | 10 | 10.0 | 64 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Kruger National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology