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Wilderness in June

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Wilderness

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).

Is another month better than June?

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in June

Long-term averages
  • WildernessHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

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

South Africa overall: Cape rain and wind; Kruger dry and cold at dawn — game drives need layers. Winter school holidays late June.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jun: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jun: 5 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Jun: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jun: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 0

    Jan: 0

June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).

January: Inside Wilderness's best window: Oct–Apr.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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