When to go · Ficksburg
Ficksburg in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- FicksburgHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ficksburg, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Oct: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
May: 4 (better)
Oct: 6
Crowds
May: Low
Oct: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Oct: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
October: Inside Ficksburg's best window: Oct–Dec (cherry season, festival).
Ficksburg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings