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Blyde River Canyon in November

Good month. Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

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Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

Blyde River CanyonHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall: Medium
Prices · South Africa overall: Medium

South Africa overall: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Blyde River Canyon, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Nov: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0

November: Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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