Johannesburg Travel Forum

I am visiting Johannesburg and Pretoria and the Kruger National Park from 25th July - 1oth August this year. What will the weather be like then and what sort of clothing will be appropriate? I have a two and half year old and wonder if there are any tips they may help me?
Thanks in advance.
Cathi.

Kruger National Park enjoys a subtropical climate and is coolest during the winter months of June, July and August. This is also when it is the driest. The days are warm then and the evenings vary from very cool to freezing (0° C, 32° F). You need a range of clothing including warmer clothes for the evenings. I recommend combat-style trousers with zip off legs for all round use. Throw in a few light jackets and long sleeve shirts for diner.

The great thing about visiting in the winter is that it’s a great time to see animals. There is a lot less vegetation to get in your way and animals go to the waterholes to drink in the mornings and afternoons because of the lack of rainfall. This makes it easy for you to see a lot of them in one place.


http://www.safarinow.com/cms/kruger-park-and-lowveld/irie.aspx

Thanks but an I ask you to be more specific - what sort of temperature will it be roughly and will this vary between Johannesburg/Pretoria/Kruger NP?
Thanks,
Cathi.

Jo'burg and Pretoria kind of run into each other, at least it seems like it when you are driving. Kruger is way to the east and north. The exact weather would vary, but not the overall cool/col/dry season.

http://www.wordtravels.com/Cities/South+Africa/Johannesburg/Climate

Also, there are plenty of clothing stores, even inside Kruger Park! I bought a nice baseball cap and a shirt when I was in the park.

If you do find my info helpful, please give us a thumbs up!

All the best!

http://www.weathersa.co.za/Climat/Climstats/JohannesburgStats.jsp

http://www.weathersa.co.za/Climat/Climstats/PretoriaStats.jsp

http://www.weathersa.co.za/Climat/Climstats/SkukuzaStats.jsp

PLease remember Kruger is a Malaria area...On my Kruger page is a cam for Kruger thats also their website where you can get more info.