Waterberg Plateau Park

Dry Season –May to October – Winter

Rain is absent during the winter. This is the coolest time of the year.

• May, June, July & August – Warm clothes need to be packed at this time of year, since early mornings can be very cold (5°C/41°F). Throughout most of the day it is sunny and dry. Afternoon temperatures average approximately 24°C/75°F.
• September & October – Daytime temperatures increase to an average of 30°C/86°F, and the mornings are milder (although you may still need those warm clothes) at around 12°C/54°F. October or November brings the start of the rains.

Wet Season –November to April – Summer

The wet season falls in the hot summer months. Rainfall is moderate and comes in the form of occasional thunderstorms.

• November & December – The rains, a relief after the long dry winter, usually start in November and begin to pick up in December. Occasional thunderstorms are to be expected. Afternoon temperatures average 30°C/86F, making this the hottest time of year.
• January, February & March – This is the wettest time of the year, though the sun still shines most of the day. Rains tend to cool the temperature, averaging from 15°C/59°F during the morning to 29°C/84°F in the afternoon.
• April – Fewer days with precipitation occur as rain decreases throughout the month of April. Temperatures cool to a daily average of 27°C/81°F.

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