When to go · Blyde River Canyon

Blyde River Canyon in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
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: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Blyde River CanyonHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

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

South Africa overall: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–September (dry, cooler mornings)). Across South Africa: Warm, before school holidays; Kruger hot but game concentrated at water.

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

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