Climate Insights for Lukimbi Safari Lodge

South Africa

Hottest
December
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
February
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lukimbi Safari Lodge is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 610 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Lukimbi Safari Lodge is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Lukimbi Safari Lodge is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 24 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Lukimbi Safari Lodge is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°SepMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°F
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Lukimbi Safari Lodge sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 87°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 120mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 28mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmDecPrecipitation: 107mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inMarPrecipitation: 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 4.2in
Precipitation

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 610 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8 mm. That's 113 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 4.4 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lukimbi Safari Lodge is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°78°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr23°74°F
May21°70°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Lukimbi Safari Lodge is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lukimbi Safari Lodge is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lukimbi Safari Lodge based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lukimbi Safari Lodge based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in