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When to go · Blyde River Canyon

Blyde River Canyon in September

Great month. Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
22°C (72°F) / 9°C (48°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Blyde River Canyon

Inside Blyde River Canyon's best window: May–September (dry, cooler mornings).

Is another month better than September?

No other month rates higher than September for Blyde River Canyon in this guide.

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • Blyde River CanyonHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

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

South Africa overall: Cape spring and flowers, whales in Walker Bay, Kruger at its driest. Heritage Day 24 Sep.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Sep: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 9 °C (48 °F)

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 4

    May: 4

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    May: 0

September: 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

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