West african monsoon, a major wind system that affects west african regions between latitudes 9 and 20 n and is characterized by winds that blow southwesterly during warmer months and northeasterly during cooler months of the year. October to november is a shorter rainy season and its followed by a short dry season from december to february. The most captivating highlight of this area is undoubtedly the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. During the dry season, expect to see herds around water sources. Precipitation only falls during the summer months, usually from mayaugust with june and july having the heaviest rain. The dry season begins in december and ends in march. Dry season safaris are enjoyed in relative peace and quiet, away from the bustling crowds that are expected in the northern circuit parks. In wet savannas the dry season typically lasts 3 to 5 months, in dry savannas 5 to 7 months, and in thornbush savannas it is even longer. The best time to visit victoria falls in africa usa today. The summer months june to august constitute north africas driest season, and are characterized by almost nonexistent rainfall and skyhigh. While june can still be quite wet, the other months are great for visiting wildlife and the maasai mara national reserve. The dry season in botswana runs from may to october, september and october are the driest and hottest months, while the months of june, july and partly august are the coldest months of the year. Often, the rainy season is the most scenic time to visit africa s wild places, as it causes flowers to bloom and parched brush to turn green again.
The harmattan is a season in the west african subcontinent, which occurs between the end of november and the middle of march. Where gorilla travel is concerned, keep in mind that bwindi national park is a rain forest at considerable elevation and can be wet and cool at any time of year. The winds determine the onset of kenyas two rainy seasons, with the hot northeast monsoon or kaskazi blowing dry air in from the persian gulf from november to marchapril and the warm, moist kusi monsoon blowing in from the southeast from aprilmay to october. Along the coast, theres a pause in the rainy season in august. Everyone loves an east africa safari but to avoid rainswept beaches and. In may, the best country to go on safari is probably zambia. The dry season lasts 5 to 6 months, usually from may to october. Equatorial east africa kenya, tanzania, rwanda and. Uganda has a springlike climate year round and has a less obvious wet and dry season.
During the dry winter months of april through early september, the days are warm, but the nights and early mornings can be very cold sometimes even near or below freezing. In the tropical wet dry climate there is a distinct dry season, which is in the winter. Choosing whether to travel to botswana for a wet or dry season safari will very much depend on what you want to see and do during this time. Furthermore, if youre a bit low on the budget, youll be happy to learn that this time of the year, tickets and hotel rooms are cheaper than ever. An alternative subdivision recognizes savanna woodland, with trees and shrubs forming a light canopy. Dry season typically lasts during what is thought of as summer months and is defined by cloudless, sunny days. Therefore, the climate in africa is hot and dry, which leads to the formation of deserts. May 01, 2018 the best time to visit victoria falls in africa. Climate and average monthly weather in johannesburg gauteng. The wet season lasts 5 to 6 months and lasts from december to march. In south africa there is no animal that with the onset of cold weather would fall into hibernation. This climate is cool in the winter and hot in the summer. The coldest month is july with an average maximum temperature of 16c 39f.
The shoulder season months are december, march and june. The country is crossed by equator so climate here is rather stable with minor seasonal changes. March to may, winter from june to august and spring from september. And dont pay much attention to what folks are saying. If you want a quiet, relaxing safari, this is the best time to go to kenya. The grassland of africa is located in the tropical wet and tropical wet and dry climate. Oct 20, 2017 the dry season in florida is like coming up for air after swimming all summer. This is the best time to visit famous safari destinations like the serengeti and the maasai mara, although optimum gameviewing opportunities make it the most expensive time, too. Data shows that in africa the start of the dry season coincides with a rise in the cases of measleswhich researchers believe might be attributed to the higher concentration of people in the dry season, as agricultural operations are all but impossible without irrigation. This is the dry season and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers. Climate, climate change, the dry and wet seasons in. However, the north serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the rare oribi antelope. East africa east africa s long dry season lasts from july to october, when the weather is defined by sunny, rainfree days. Best time to visit south africa month by month safaribookings.
In wa west africa, the novapr period is known as the dry season, while humidity levels are still high. Excellent for birds and animal viewing, though long grass may make some smaller species hard to see. Winter mornings and evenings can get quite cold, so pack some mittens and a scarf. For game viewing, travel in the cool but dry months of. What is meant by the rainy season and why does it affect travel to africa in the way. Winter dry season the climate in botswana is semiarid. Mild temperatures and classic dryseason game viewing make these months a. These months are the heavier rainy season, and road conditions can become difficult. May and september are wonderful because it is less cold and, especially in september, the wildlife viewing is excellent.
Zimbabwe and zambia especially in the hotter, drier months at the end of the season. Africa is the largest continent after asia, through which the hot climate zones, as well as the continent crosses the line of the equator. For game viewing the winter months provide the opportunity to see the. Johannesburg has dry periods in may, june, july and august. The rainy season starts to ease up as the dry season sets in for the beginning of a new year. The southern parts have one wet season and one dry season whereas east africa will have the dry season but also have two wet seasons. In this post, we will tell you about the months of the rainy season in nigeria. The climate in the northern part of the country is different from the climate in southern nigeria. Safaris to southern tanzania are great value for money and the dry season means reduced humidity and risk of malaria. Seasons in africa are opposite of north american seasons, so its autumn runs from march through may. Climate, climate change, the dry and wet seasons in west. The rest of southern africa is good as well though as the dry season is well on its.
In the savanna climate there is a distinct dry season, which is in the winter. During this time, some farmers move into cities, creating hubs of. January is just after the festive season, so the parks are not crowded. We recommend the dry winter safari season late may to august. However, depending on your destination, the dry season has its own drawbacks, ranging from intense heat to severe drought. According to the weather channel, the best general months for an african safari are september, october, march or april, when temperatures arent so scorchinghot. North west province the north west province is a summer rainfall region. The best time to visit them is from may to september, during the dry season and winter, resulting in more moderate temperatures.
Representatives of the local fauna generally behave the same at any time of the year. This is the perfect month to visit pointe indienne and enjoy your stay at a beach lodge. This climate produces 2575cm of precipitation per year. Monsoon months this is a sovereign country located in yep, you guessed it africa. Best time for an african safari when to go on safari. During summer months, the heat is often interrupted by a short afternoon thunderstorm. In actual fact, however, based on the weather, the seasons in south africa are as follows. Dec 06, 2019 one of southern africas biggest tourist attractions has seen an unprecedented decline this dry season, fuelling climate change fears.
January to february in most cases, these months are fairly hot and dry, and there is little to no rainfall. If we follow the traditional, european view that each season is three months long, summer is from december to february. If you want to really appreciate the country, its better to visit during the rainy season in ghana. Data shows that in africa the start of the dry season coincides with a rise in the cases of measleswhich researchers believe might be attributed to. In north africa, october is the start of the winter months and the cooler temps make this the ideal time for travelling to countries like morocco, egypt, tunisia and algeria. Wildlife viewing in africa is generally best during the dry season when the lack of grass and foliage increases visibility, and the animals and birds are forced to congregate around limited water sources. In addition, the okavango is flooded from june to october.
The climate in benin, a small african country overlooking the gulf of guinea, is tropical, with a dry season in winter and a rainy season due to the african monsoon, which runs from may to september in the extreme north and from midmarch to october in the south. A brief guide to africas wet and dry seasons african safaris ltd. Victoria falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a. But why do we say this, and what are the implications if you simply cannot come on safari at this time. Sa is the 25thbiggest country on planet earth and the 24thmost populous one with a total of 56 million citizens. You can finally breathe again, said kait parker, meteorologist and former south florida resident. These three months are considered to be rwenzoris low season, and many operators offer discounts during this time. Dry season safaris in southern tanzania tanzania odyssey. The rainy season lasts from may to september in the north, from april to october in the center, and from april to november in the south. Although areas just outside of this region also experience wind. This is when game viewing apart from namibia which is great all year round is at its best in south africa, botswana, zimbabwe and zambia especially in the hotter, drier months at the end of the season.
The best time to go to kenya weather and climate expert. Best time for an african safari when to go on safari go2africa. The raining season in nigeria does not start in the same months in different parts of nigeria. Broadly speaking, the wet and dry seasons across africa can be described as follows. Zambia offers a genuinely wild african safari and the best walking safaris, and there arent too many months when the parks can operate at full tilt, so you have to take advantage of it when you can. The wet months offer lots of sunshine, and the rains are generally heavy but short. Average daily high temperature is 73 degrees fahrenheit.
Oct 31, 2017 wherever you intend to safari in africa, youll want to go during the dry season. The green season usually kicks off in about november with the first spring rains but it takes time for the water that has fallen in the angolan highlands to wend its way down to a series of massive gorges. It is also the best time of year for the best animal. It takes a few months for the falls to almost literally gather steam after a dry winter in midyear. The area has an above average rainfall of 300 to 700 mm annually. The cost of a safari drops significantly in the green season, with savings frequently as much 25 percent less than the dry season, along with special green season offers. Theres great biological activity in the reserves, beautiful green landscapes and panoramas. One of southern africa s biggest tourist attractions has seen an unprecedented decline this dry season, fuelling climate change fears. In east africa uganda, rwanda, kenya and tanzania the dry season is from. This is a country where almost no end to the attractions you can see each person, as the variety of landscapes and activities here are limitless. In kruger national park, the winter dry season falls between may and october. The whole dry season usually has less than 4 inches of rain.
The dry season is the beginning of cattle rustling in some communities in south sudan. African safari guide africa rainy season safari seasons. The best time to visit south africas parks is from may to september. A brief overview of africas dry and rainy seasons tripsavvy. During december the country already starts to feel empty as most people travel out of the country for the holidays and so the country begins to feel less busy. During the wet season, at least 25 inches will fall. Wildlife viewing is good yearround, but this can differ for some parks. The summer months bring brief but refreshing afternoon thundershowers. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the masai mara in august and remains until october when they move back to the serengeti in tanzania. Sep 22, 2017 the limpopo province is situated on the northern tip of south africa.
They are at their best during the dry season when wildlife is easier to spot, and the okavango is flooded. There are two main seasons in tanzania including a dry season june through november and a green season december through may though even in the green season it is mostly dry, warm and sunny rainfall is limited to a couple inches during an entire month and rarely impedes game drives. Two factors make african savannas different from those on five other continents. Typically in southern africa, the safari season we recommend is the dry winter and spring months of june through to october. From april to september, the rain belt lies in the northern hemisphere, and the southern tropics have their dry season. Theres no simple best time to visit kenya as good conditions vary across the country, and one persons ideal weather will be anothers disappointment. Within botswanas highly regulated tourism model, which has strict limits on visitor numbers, space during the dry season junoct is in great demand. In recent times, changing global weather patterns make transitions between rainy and dry seasons come and go unpredictably. The area enjoys long sunny days and mostly dry weather. Rwandas long rainy season lasts from about march to may, when the rain is heavy and persistent. Moremi, okavango and chobe are most popular and offer yearround wildlife viewing.
The warmest month is january with an average maximum temperature of 25c 77f. The wet season refers to the rains and many areas are closed to travel during the rains due to inaccessibility. Autumn from march to may, winter from june to august and spring from september to november. South africa officially the republic of south africa or abbreviated to rsa has always been one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Travel experts cedarberg africa answer the age old question of when the best safari season in southern africa is, and when not to go more often than not, the first question that comes to mind when planning a safari is, when is the best time to go. The other, drier parks are best to visit during, or just after, the wet season when fresh grasses attract wildlife. Also, rainfall distribution in nigeria differs from the south to the north. We will provide cozy comforters to keep you warm during your stay. It is characterized by the dry and dusty northeasterly trade wind, of the same name, which blows from the sahara desert over west africa into the gulf of guinea. Some areas of tropical wet and dry in the path of monsoon winds can receive incredible amounts of rain. Equatorial east africa kenya, tanzania, rwanda and uganda has its main dry season from june to october, with a secondary drier season from middecember to midmarch. Best time to visit rwenzori, when to hike rwenzori. How africa will be affected by climate change bbc news. When all 75 million fires are mapped and colored by month, a clear geographic and temporal pattern emerges.
Trying to understand which month to safari to africa. If we follow the traditional, european view that each season is. Botswana is one of the top safari destinations in africa, with opportunities to enjoy an unforgettable safari throughout the year. Picking between the dry and the rainy season in ghana it starts in december and stretches up to march, but the sand fog turns the air into a disaster. The warmest months are between the month of march and may with a temperature of 40 degrees or higher in the northern part of the country, which is located in desert country. In lord of the flies why wont simon try anymore to talk in front of the. Under the koppen climate classification, for tropical climates, a dry season month is defined as a month when average precipitation is below 60 millimetres 2. Best time to visit rwenzori, when to hike rwenzori, climbing. Including the best months, proscons, highlow seasons and the bestworst. What are the different hardware that will be needed by producer of the voice mail the srvice provider and the beneficiary. Summer temperatures range between 22 and 34c and winter brings with it dry, sunny days and chilly nights. The dry season in southern africa runs from about may to october.
In ghana, the climate is tropical, with a dry season in winter and a rainy season in summer due to the african monsoon. The southern parts have one wet season and one dry season whereas east africa. The greatest advantage of climbing at this time is that you can stay dry the entire time. First, season of long rains lasts from april to june and the other one, season of short showers, is between october and december. With the location straddling the tropics safari africa s seasons are generally wet and dry. The climate of africa is a range of climates such as the equatorial climate, the tropical wet and dry climate, the tropical monsoon climate, the semidesert.
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