When to go · Bitterfontein
Bitterfontein, month by month
The best months for Bitterfontein: Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (very hot, limited services).30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (very hot, limited services).30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Settled Cape weather and fewer crowds; Kruger bush still thick.28 °C (82 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Easter holidays fill parks; otherwise a good month for Cape plus Kruger.25 °C (77 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 1 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 1 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Cape rain and wind; Kruger dry and cold at dawn — game drives need layers. Winter school holidays late June.20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 1 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Wettest Cape month; best Kruger visibility. Whales arrive off Hermanus.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 1 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustGreatInside Bitterfontein's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom).20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 1 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberGreatInside Bitterfontein's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom).22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 1 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.25 °C (77 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 1 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom)). Across South Africa: Peak domestic holiday: coast, Garden Route and park camps full; book 6–12 months ahead.29 °C (84 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bitterfontein, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Sep: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Sep: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1
Sep: 1
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Sep: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Sep: 0
August: Inside Bitterfontein's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom).
September: Inside Bitterfontein's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflower bloom).
Bitterfontein: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.