When to go · Wilderness
Wilderness in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- WildernessHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Wettest Cape month; best Kruger visibility. Whales arrive off Hermanus.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wilderness, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jul: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 5 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).
January: Inside Wilderness's best window: Oct–Apr.
Wilderness: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings