Best Time to Visit Fish River Canyon for Hiking – April Scores 65/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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April, May, June

Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

14°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Monthly weather & climate data for Fish River Canyon

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	34°	16	4	40%	dry
February	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	19	4.1	45%	dry
March	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	32°	17	3.7	46%	dry
April	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	9	2.6	50%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	6	1.3	49%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	6	1.2	52%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	4	1	50%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	5	0.9	46%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	26°	3	1	43%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	29°	5	1.7	40%	dry
November	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	3	2.3	38%	dry
December	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	33°	4	2.2	39%	dry