Park climate1991–2020 climate normals387 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed twelve-month profiles of temperature, precipitation, and regional atmospheric conditions

Kruger National Park: monthly climate

Name: Kruger National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Kruger National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 18 to 26.9 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Interpreting thirty years of temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Kruger National Park Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperature Ranges

Climatology records for Kruger National Park reveal monthly mean temperatures peaking over 26 degrees Celsius in December and January, while average minimums drop to about 8 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation reaches its peak at over 3.5 millimeters during January and drops to 0.2 millimeters in June, based on long-term data from a representative coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 23.4 °C
Warmest month: December
Coolest month: July
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Compare long-term averages for temperatures, daily precipitation rates, wind, and calculated daylight hours.

Kruger National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Geographic discovery of Kruger National Park is enhanced by comparing monthly records detailing average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures with average daily precipitation rates. Utilizing climatology from a representative coordinate at 387.13 meters, the profile incorporates relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours across the year.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	26.8 °C16.8° to 39.2°	3.6 mm/day	63.5%	4.2 m/s	13.3 hours
February	26.5 °C17.5° to 38.6°	3.4 mm/day	64.8%	4.1 m/s	12.8 hours
March	25.5 °C16.3° to 37.8°	2.3 mm/day	64.7%	3.7 m/s	12.1 hours
April	23.2 °C13.7° to 36.4°	1.2 mm/day	62.1%	3.4 m/s	11.4 hours
May	20.8 °C10.8° to 34.1°	0.4 mm/day	56.1%	3.2 m/s	10.8 hours
June	18.4 °C8.9° to 31.9°	0.2 mm/day	53.5%	3.4 m/s	10.5 hours
July	18 °C8.5° to 32.2°	0.2 mm/day	52.5%	3.6 m/s	10.7 hours
August	20.1 °C9.3° to 36°	0.2 mm/day	48.8%	3.9 m/s	11.2 hours
September	23.2 °C11.7° to 39.7°	0.4 mm/day	47.4%	4.5 m/s	11.9 hours
October	25 °C13.1° to 40.9°	1.1 mm/day	51.1%	4.6 m/s	12.6 hours
November	26.2 °C14.7° to 41.2°	2.6 mm/day	55.3%	4.2 m/s	13.2 hours
December	26.9 °C16° to 40.4°	3.3 mm/day	59.7%	4 m/s	13.5 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: July: 18 °C; December: 26.9 °C; Change from July to December: +8.9 °C
Precipitation: July: 0.2 mm/day; December: 3.3 mm/day; Change from July to December: +3.1 mm/day
Daylight: July: 10.7 hours; December: 13.5 hours; Change from July to December: +2.8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Tracking warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest monthly averages derived from long term geographic records

Kruger National Park Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts

Users can browse calculated maxima and minima across twelve long term monthly averages for temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, daily precipitation rates, and daylight duration. Evaluating climate contrasts across different variables helps clarify the seasonal progression at the sampled coordinates without relying on extreme weather records or generalized regional forecasts.

Warmest month: December26.9 °C
Coolest month: July18 °C
Wettest month: January3.6 mm/day
Driest month: June0.2 mm/day
Most humid month: February64.8%
Windiest month: October4.6 m/s
Longest daylight: December13.5 hours

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Compare Kruger National Park with Other National Park Climate Profiles

Standardized climate records from other protected areas, including regional ecosystems in South Africa, allow direct comparison of seasonal atmospheric trends against Kruger National Park. Analyzing monthly climate normals for temperature, precipitation, and wind across distinct terrains helps trace broader geographic variations across different conservation landscapes.

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