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Malalane in November

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing)). 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

MalalaneHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 10 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 Malalane, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Nov: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 10
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–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing)). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

May: Inside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).

Malalane: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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