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Best Time to Hike Otter Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Otter Trail, South Africa, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Otter Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 24.2°C / 76°F 17.7°C / 64°F 77 mm 10
February 24.3°C / 76°F 17.5°C / 64°F 46 mm 8
March 24.4°C / 76°F 17.7°C / 64°F 41 mm 9
April 22°C / 72°F 15°C / 59°F 107 mm 10
May 21.9°C / 71°F 13.1°C / 56°F 20 mm 5
June 19.4°C / 67°F 11.8°C / 53°F 94 mm 8
July 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7°C / 49°F 34 mm 9
August 19°C / 66°F 10.2°C / 50°F 21 mm 6
September 18.9°C / 66°F 11.6°C / 53°F 64 mm 11
October 21.1°C / 70°F 13.5°C / 56°F 95 mm 11
November 22°C / 72°F 14.5°C / 58°F 60 mm 12
December 23.8°C / 75°F 16.1°C / 61°F 37 mm 9

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Otter Trail are May, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nights near 11°C (52°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Otter Trail

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