When to go · Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon in August
Great month. Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Blyde River Canyon in this guide.
Weather in August
- Blyde River CanyonHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Blyde River Canyon, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
May: 4
Crowds
Aug: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
May: Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
Blyde River Canyon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings