Best time to visit Kruger National Park

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Winter is dry, cooler and malaria risk is lower.

Kruger National Park month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
February	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	29°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	Prime game viewing
June	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Prime game viewing
July	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Prime game viewing
August	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Prime game viewing
September	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Prime game viewing
October	Great	30°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
December	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Kruger National Park are usually cheapest in February–May and October. The catch: February–March are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August and December, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in December–February.

Kruger is about the size of Wales.

When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?

The best time to visit Kruger National Park is April–September. Winter is dry, cooler and malaria risk is lower.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Kruger National Park?

Flights are usually cheapest in February–May and October, when demand is lowest.

When is Kruger National Park busiest?

Kruger National Park is busiest in July–August and December.

What is the weather like in Kruger National Park?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and June the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is November–March.