Best Time to Visit Maloti-Drakensberg for Hiking – September Scores 78/100

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78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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September, March, October

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January, February, June, July, November, December

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4°C – 15°C

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Generally dry

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The best time to visit Maloti-Drakensberg for hiking is September, March, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For hiking in Maloti-Drakensberg, September, March, October score highest on this page; June and July rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Maloti-Drakensberg

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	22°	131	17.8	65%	shoulder
February	71Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	21°	110	15.5	67%	shoulder
March	76Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	89	13.9	66%	shoulder
April	70Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	54	8.6	63%	shoulder
May	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	14°	27	3.8	48%	dry
June	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	12°	11	2.3	39%	dry
July	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	12°	10	2.2	36%	dry
August	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	20	3	38%	dry
September	78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	18°	37	4.8	42%	dry
October	74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	19°	86	12.8	53%	shoulder
November	72Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	104	13.9	60%	shoulder
December	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	21°	131	18.1	64%	shoulder

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Maloti-Drakensberg

When is the best time to visit Maloti-Drakensberg for outdoor activities?

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September, March, October score highest for outdoor activities in Maloti-Drakensberg. The top month scores 78/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Maloti-Drakensberg?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Maloti-Drakensberg. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for outdoor activities.

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