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Bloemhof in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

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Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (cool, dry, good game viewing)). 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

BloemhofHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 4 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 Bloemhof, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4
Apr: 4
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 1

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

April: Inside Bloemhof's best window: Apr–Sep (cool, dry, good game viewing).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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