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Phalaborwa in October

Great month. Inside Phalaborwa's best window: May–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Phalaborwa

Inside Phalaborwa's best window: May–Oct.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Phalaborwa in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • PhalaborwaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 5 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 Phalaborwa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)

    May: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 5

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Inside Phalaborwa's best window: May–Oct.

May: Inside Phalaborwa's best window: May–Oct.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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