Climate

Seasons at Ebony & Boulders Lodges and Castleton Camp

Month	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
January	21°C (69°F)	33°C (91°F)
February	20°C (69°F)	32°C (90°F)
March	19°C (67°F)	31°C (88°F)
April	16°C (62°F)	29°C (85°F)
May	12°C (55°F)	28°C (83°F)
June	9°C (48°F)	25°C (78°F)
July	10°C (50°F)	25°C (78°F)
August	11°C (53°F)	27°C (81°F)
September	14°C (57°F)	29°C (84°F)
October	16°C (61°F)	29°C (85°F)
November	18°C (64°F)	31°C (87°F)
December	20°C (68°F)	32°C (90°F)

The above temperatures are the average daily maximum and the average daily minimum. The absolute maximum and absolute minimum recorded temperatures differ from these temperatures.

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER
Our summer months are very hot and humid with either continual rains or very typically afternoon thunder showers which generally clear before the game drives depart. Lots of young animals are born during this time, notably the impala lambs.

JANUARY TO MARCH
These are normally drier months with very hot days. There are lots of beautiful migratory birds during this summer period. Early morning drives with early returns to escape the heat, are typical.

APRIL
The vegetation starts changing from thick lush green bush to a slightly sparser browning bush during this autumn period. The temperatures start cooling down at night but daytime is still warm. Potential scattered thundershowers can be experienced in the afternoons.

MAY TO JUNE
Cold temperatures are experienced at night and at dawn during our winter months. Warm clothing is recommended such as gloves, scarves, beanies (knitted caps) and insulated jackets. Large herds of elephants start moving back into the area. The vegetation becomes brown and trees start losing leaves. Visibility during drives is enhanced due to sparser vegetation. The Sand River becomes a major game attraction.

JULY TO SEPTEMBER
This period is very dry in the bush with very cold night temperatures and therefore chilly during the early morning and late afternoon game drives. Visibility is good as the game are concentrated around water sources.

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER
Spring is the height of the dry season boasting hot dry winds and colourless, sparse vegetation. Because the rivers and dams are low, high concentrations of game can be viewed at these areas and game viewing in general is very good. The first rains may start towards the end of October and the signs of spring and a new wet season are evident.

 

Seasons at Lebombo & Sweni Lodges

Month	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
January	21°C (69°F)	33°C (91°F)
February	20°C (69°F)	32°C (90°F)
March	19°C (67°F)	31°C (88°F)
April	16°C (62°F)	29°C (85°F)
May	12°C (55°F)	28°C (83°F)
June	9°C (48°F)	25°C (78°F)
July	10°C (50°F)	25°C (78°F)
August	11°C (53°F)	27°C (81°F)
September	14°C (57°F)	29°C (84°F)
October	16°C (61°F)	29°C (85°F)
November	18°C (64°F)	31°C (87°F)
December	20°C (68°F)	32°C (90°F)

The above temperatures are the average daily maximum and the average daily minimum. The absolute maximum and absolute minimum recorded temperatures differ from these temperatures.

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER
Our summer months are very hot and humid with typical afternoon thunder showers which generally clear before the game drives depart. Lots of young animals are born during this time notably the impala lambs

JANUARY TO MARCH
These are normally drier months with very hot days. There are lots of beautiful migratory birds during this summer period. Early morning drives with early returns to escape the heat, are typical.

APRIL TO MAY
The vegetation starts changing from thick lush green bush to a slightly sparser browning bush during this autumn period. The temperatures start cooling down at night but daytime is still warm. Potential scattered thunder showers can be experienced in the afternoons.

MAY TO JUNE
Cold temperatures are experienced at night and at dawn during our winter months. Warm clothing is recommended such as gloves, scarves, beanies (knitted caps) and insulated jackets. Large herds of elephants start moving back into the area. The vegetation becomes brown and trees start losing leaves. Visibility during drives is enhanced due to sparser vegetation. The Sand River becomes a major game attraction.

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
This period is very dry in the bush with very cool night temperatures and also chilly during the early morning and late afternoon game drives. Visibility is good as game is concentrated around our many water sources.

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER
Spring is the height of the dry season boasting hot dry winds and colourless, sparse vegetation. Because the rivers and dams are low, high concentrations of game can be viewed at these areas and game viewing in general is very good. The first rains may start towards the end of October with the signs of spring and a new wet season abundantly evident.