When to go · Mbombela
Mbombela in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights)). 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:
- AprilGreatInside Mbombela's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights).
- MayGreatInside Mbombela's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights).
- JuneGreatInside Mbombela's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights).
- JulyGreatInside Mbombela's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights).
Weather in October
- MbombelaHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 9 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 Mbombela, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
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 days, cool nights)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.
April: Inside Mbombela's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild days, cool nights).
Mbombela: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.