AI-generatedHoedspruit at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 465 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 547 m
Climate in Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Hoedspruit is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hoedspruit
The best time to visit Hoedspruit is from April to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. The wettest month is January with 98 mm of precipitation.
Hoedspruit through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hoedspruit in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Hoedspruit in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Hoedspruit in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Hoedspruit in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:2318:00
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:09–05:53 · evening 17:30–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:00–05:09 · evening 18:15–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hoedspruit compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Hoedspruit in October?
In October, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 37 min05:23 – 18:00
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Hoedspruit
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Hoedspruit: score 99 against 75. In June, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 3 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hoedspruit month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January31° · 7.3 h
In January, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in January57February31° · 7.2 h
In February, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in February64March30° · 7.2 h
In March, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in March85April28° · 7.6 h
In April, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in April98May27° · 8.7 h
In May, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in May99June25° · 8.7 h
In June, Hoedspruit is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in June99July25° · 8.6 h
In July, Hoedspruit is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in July99August27° · 8.8 h
In August, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in August83September29° · 8.2 h
In September, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in September75October29° · 7.2 h
In October, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in October62November30° · 6.7 h
In November, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in November53December31° · 6.9 h
In December, Hoedspruit is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Hoedspruit.
Hoedspruit in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hoedspruit
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from October to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 54 days a year, mostly in January.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 31° | 20° | 7.3 h | 10 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 31° | 20° | 7.2 h | 9 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 30° | 19° | 7.2 h | 7 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 28° | 16° | 7.6 h | 4 | 27 |
| MayMay | 98 | 27° | 12° | 8.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 25° | 9° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 25° | 9° | 8.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 27° | 11° | 8.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 29° | 14° | 8.2 h | 2 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 29° | 16° | 7.2 h | 5 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 30° | 18° | 6.7 h | 9 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 31° | 19° | 6.9 h | 11 | 83 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Hoedspruit
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Hoedspruit, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hoedspruit: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hoedspruit has about 5 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hoedspruit
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hoedspruit
How breezy and how cloudy Hoedspruit is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hoedspruit typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Hoedspruit: variable cloud, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hoedspruit
How often the day gets hot in Hoedspruit (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hoedspruit has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Hoedspruit
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Hoedspruit in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hoedspruit has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Hoedspruit lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Hoedspruit vs Mbombela
In October Mbombela has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 75). During the day Mbombela is 2 °C cooler than Hoedspruit.
| in October | Hoedspruit | Mbombela |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Hoedspruit
When is the best time to visit Hoedspruit?
The best time to visit Hoedspruit is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hoedspruit?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Hoedspruit?
The wettest month is January with 98 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hoedspruit get?
Hoedspruit gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.8 hours a day; in November there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Hoedspruit in?
Hoedspruit is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hoedspruit?
A nonstop flight from London to Hoedspruit takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,970 km.
When is cyclone season in Hoedspruit?
Hoedspruit lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Hoedspruit?
Hoedspruit has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 98, summer holidays 99, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 55.