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Amandawe in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • AmandaweHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Medium
Prices · South Africa overall
Medium

South Africa overall: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Amandawe, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Apr: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Apr: 1

October: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

April: Inside Amandawe's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild).

Amandawe: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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