Cloudy with a chance of...

Here in Cincinnati the weather is being really fickle, so I decided to see if South Africa's climate could offer at least some consistency. I will be going in April, which is the end of the autumn season (South Africa is in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons stand in opposition to North America's). It seems as if autumn is one of the best times to go to South Africa, which is awesome because I wasn't even thinking about weather when I was deciding when to go. There is very little rainfall across the country as a whole during this season. The days are (supposedly) warm, but not too hot. The maximum average temperature in April is 72 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average minimum temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Personally, I don't think anyone could ask for better temperatures!

South African vineyard in autumn

Just for kicks and giggles, I looked up the other seasons as well.
Summer lasts from mid-October to mid-February, and is characterized by hot and sunny weather. Quick afternoon thunderstorms are common.

Summer thunderstorm on the high velds of South Africa

The winter takes place from May to July, and is characterized by dry, sunny, crisp days and cold nights.

Snow in the mountains of South Africa

It became very snowy in South Africa's Golden Gate National Park

The Spring takes place from August to mid-October, and is characterized by a rich array of spring time flowers.

CHEETAH TIME!

The best time to see a cheetah in the wild is during the drier months, when the brush isn't as thick as it would be during the wetter months. So it seems as if I am going to Kruger at the right time!