When to go · Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon in February
Good month. Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
- JuneGreatInside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
- JulyGreatInside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
- AugustGreatInside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).
Weather in February
- Blyde River CanyonHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- High
South Africa overall: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Blyde River Canyon, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
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
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen