Climate
Overview:
Marked
topographical differences between vaulting boulder outcrops and
plunging valleys create significant variations in climate. There
are hot, wet summers and dry warm winters.
Rainfall:
Rainfall occurs predominantly in summer, which is from September
to April. Rain occurs mostly as late-afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
Mists and orographic rain (associated with or induced by mountains)
are frequent at higher altitudes. Winters fall between May and August,
and tend to be dry. Average annual rainfall within the Mthethomusha
Game Reserve varies according to the altitude. Land above 900m receives
about 850mm a year. Land below 500m receives around 675mm a year.
Temperatures:
Daytime summer temperatures can be high, often rising above
30°C/86°F. The summer nights are usually warm. In winter, there
are chilly nights and crisp early mornings - about 6°C/43°F is the
minimum. The winter days are fine and warm.
Altitude:
Bongani is situated at 800 feet above sea level. |
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