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Waterval Boven in May

Great month. Inside Waterval Boven's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
21°C (70°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Waterval Boven

Inside Waterval Boven's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions).

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Waterval Boven in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Waterval BovenHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Low
Prices · South Africa overall
Low

South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4 (better)

    Apr: 5

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Apr: 1

May: Inside Waterval Boven's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions).

April: Inside Waterval Boven's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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