When to go · Wilderness

Wilderness in June

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; South Africa overall
Prices: Low; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Wilderness

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (higher chance of strong currents and rain).

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

WildernessHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 5 days

South Africa overall: Cape rain and wind; Kruger dry and cold at dawn — game drives need layers. Winter school holidays late June.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wilderness, side by side.

First month

Second month

June: 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.