Weather

Addo Weather

Addo normally receives about 281mm of rain per year, with rainfall occurring throughout the year. Addo receives the lowest rainfall in July and the highest in March. The average daily maximum midday temperatures for Addo range from 20.7°C in July to 28.2°C in February. The Addo region is the coldest during July when temperatures drops to 7.3°C on average during the night.

June - September. Little rain
October - March. The park gets crowded during school holidays
April - September. Excellent time for game viewing
September - April. Warmer nights and mornings
June - August. Cold nights
May to September. Dry Season – Winter

What To Pack

While on Safari in Addo, it is wise to choose clothing in neutral, camouflage colours such as brown, khaki, stone or beige which will make you less visible and able to get closer to the wild animals you may want to see. It is advisable to layer your clothing as this provides more warmth when necessary and allows you to remove clothing during the hottest period of the day.

Comfortable closed walking shoes
Swimwear
Light weight rain jacket
Warm sweater or jacket
Protective hat or cap
Neutral coloured clothing
Insect repellent
Moisturizer, lip balm
Binoculars
UV Protection sunglasses plus protective case
Camera, film or memory card and spare batteries
Suitable Sunblock (SPF 15+) and after sun lotion