SeasonMapDrakensberg (Ukhahlamba) weather in November
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November in Drakensberg: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Drakensberg · #382 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Drakensberg in November
Other months in Drakensberg
The Drakensberg's forum rates April-May as more weather-predictable than the alternative October-November window, with clear autumn days and good visibility for hiking and photography. Regulars are consistent that the mountain tops themselves run cold with a real chance of ice on the trails, and that a dusting of snow, while not the norm in May, isn't unheard of — layers are essential regardless of how the valley looks.
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Drakensberg climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Drakensberg in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Drakensberg's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherDrakensberg's best weather comes in May, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Drakensberg in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Afternoon thunderstorms
1 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyStorm seasonStorms build over the escarpment most summer afternoons, with lightning on the tops, hail and water coming down the gullies within minutes. Walkers start at first light and are off the high ground by lunchtime. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Drakensberg — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Drakensberg in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Drakensberg?
- November in Drakensberg: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Drakensberg on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Drakensberg in November?
- In November, Drakensberg averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 13.6°C, with about 96.4 mm of rain over roughly 15.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Drakensberg in November?
- Drakensberg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in November.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — November
Within 300 km: Durban's Humpback migration on 1 Jun – 30 Nov.