Weather Expectations for Each Country
These should serve as a guideline as weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable.
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Cape Town
Summer (Dec-Feb): Summers in Cape Town are warm, with temperatures averaging 75-79°F. Rainfall is scarce, typically around 1 inch per month.
Autumn (Mar-May): Autumn brings slightly cooler temperatures, ranging from 68°F to 77°F. Rainfall increases in May, reaching up to 5 inches.
Winter (Jun-Aug): Winters are cool, with temperatures between 63°F and 64°F, and the highest rainfall of the year, peaking at 6 inches in June and July.
Spring (Sep-Nov): Spring sees a gradual warming from 66°F to 73°F, with decreasing rainfall, around 1-3 inches per month.
Johannesburg
Summer (Dec-Feb): Johannesburg experiences warm summers with temperatures around 77-79°F. Rainfall is moderate, averaging 4-5 inches.
Autumn (Mar-May): The temperatures cool down in autumn to between 68°F and 77°F, with decreasing rainfall, especially in May (1 inch).
Winter (Jun-Aug): Winter months are cooler, with temperatures around 63-68°F and minimal rainfall.
Spring (Sep-Nov): Spring brings warmer temperatures, averaging 73-77°F, with increasing rainfall, up to 5 inches in November.
Kruger National Park
Summer (Dec-Feb): The park is extremely warm in summer, with temperatures around 88-91°F. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches.
Autumn (Mar-May): Temperatures slightly decrease to 81-88°F in autumn. Rainfall decreases, especially in May (1 inch).
Winter (Jun-Aug): Winters are mild, with temperatures between 75°F and 79°F, and little to no rainfall.
Spring (Sep-Nov): Spring temperatures rise to 84-86°F. Rainfall remains low, but increases to 3 inches in November.
Stellenbosch
Summer (Dec-Feb): Summers are warm with temperatures around 79-82°F. Rainfall is minimal, about 1 inch each month.
Autumn (Mar-May): The temperatures drop to 68-79°F in autumn, with increased rainfall in May (5 inches).
Winter (Jun-Aug): Winter brings cooler temperatures, averaging 63-64°F, with the highest rainfall (up to 5 inches in June).
Spring (Sep-Nov): Spring temperatures increase from 66°F to 77°F, with rainfall decreasing to 1-2 inches.
The Kalahari
Summer (Dec-Feb): The Kalahari is intensely hot in summer, with temperatures around 90-91°F. Rainfall is light, around 1-2 inches.
Autumn (Mar-May): Temperatures remain high in autumn, around 72-84°F, with minimal rainfall.
Winter (Jun-Aug): Winter months see cooler temperatures, 66-72°F, with almost no rainfall.
Spring (Sep-Nov): Spring is warm with temperatures rising to 84-88°F. Rainfall remains low, around 0-1 inch.
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Amboseli National Park
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): During these months, temperatures range from 79°F to 86°F. The highest rainfall occurs in April (6 inches), with moderate levels in other months of the rainy season.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): This period sees warmer temperatures averaging 75-88°F. Rainfall is minimal to nonexistent, particularly from June to October.
Lamu Archipelago
Rainy Season (Mar-May): Temperatures stay consistently warm around 86-88°F. The heaviest rainfall is in May (12 inches), with moderate rainfall in March and April.
Drier Season (Jun-Feb): The archipelago maintains warm temperatures of 82-88°F. Rainfall is very low, especially from December to February.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): Temperatures are steady around 79-82°F. April sees the highest rainfall (7 inches), with moderate rainfall in other rainy season months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): The reserve has temperatures ranging from 77°F to 82°F. Rainfall is considerably lower, especially from June to August.
Nairobi
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): Cooler temperatures between 75°F and 81°F are common, with heavy rainfall in April (8 inches) and moderate levels in other months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Warmer temperatures range from 72°F to 81°F. Rainfall is significantly reduced, especially from June to September.
Samburu National Reserve
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): High temperatures around 88-93°F are observed. Moderate rainfall occurs, peaking in April (4 inches) and November (6 inches).
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Extremely warm temperatures around 88-91°F prevail. This season experiences little to no rainfall.
Watamu
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): Temperatures vary slightly around 82-90°F. Significant rainfall is seen in May (11 inches), with moderate levels in other months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Temperatures remain warm at 82-88°F. Rainfall is much lower, particularly from June to October.
Laikipia Area
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): Laikipia sees moderate to warm temperatures with peaks in rainfall during April and May. November and December also experience increased rainfall.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): The region enjoys warmer and drier conditions. January and February are warm with minimal rainfall. From June to October, there is very little to no rainfall, with warm days and cooler nights.
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Dar es Salaam
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): The city experiences its warmest temperatures around 86-90°F during these months. The heaviest rainfall occurs in April (10 inches), with moderate levels in other months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Temperatures remain high, averaging 84-90°F. Rainfall is significantly reduced, especially from June to October.
Mahale Mountains National Park
Rainy Season (Mar-Apr, Nov-Dec): Temperatures are consistently around 75°F. Rainfall peaks in April and December (7-8 inches), with moderate rainfall in March and November.
Drier Season (May-Oct): The park enjoys stable temperatures around 75-79°F, with little to no rainfall, especially from June to August.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): Temperatures vary around 30-39°F. The mountain experiences higher rainfall in April (13 inches) and May, with significant rainfall also in November and December.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Temperatures are colder, ranging from 30°F to 36°F. Rainfall is considerably lower, particularly from June to August.
Nyerere National Park
Rainy Season (Mar-Apr, Nov-Dec): Temperatures stay around 81-84°F. The park sees its highest rainfall in April (9 inches), with moderate rainfall in other rainy season months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, May-Oct): The temperatures range from 79°F to 86°F. Rainfall is minimal, particularly from June to October.
Ruaha National Park
Rainy Season (Mar, Nov-Dec): Temperatures are steady around 81-82°F. Rainfall is moderate, peaking at 5 inches in March and December.
Drier Season (Apr-Oct): The park experiences temperatures around 79-86°F with little to no rainfall, especially from May to October.
Serengeti National Park
Rainy Season (Mar-May, Nov-Dec): The park maintains temperatures around 77-81°F. Rainfall is highest in April (5 inches) and moderate in other rainy season months.
Drier Season (Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct): Temperatures range from 77°F to 81°F. Rainfall is significantly reduced, particularly from June to September.
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