When is the best day to hike in Kimberley?
This week's answer
🥾 Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to hike in Kimberley this week, scoring 100/100.
Monday is a write-off—100% rain and 46 km/h wind will wreck any trail. From Tuesday onward Kimberley opens up beautifully, with Saturday and Sunday your prime days: zero rain, gentle winds under 11 km/h, and warmth climbing to 21°. Pick Sunday for the best conditions, but truthfully any day Wednesday through Sunday works.
The week, scored for hike
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Local know-how
A good hiking day balances comfortable temperatures, low storm risk and manageable wind — with visibility worth the effort.
- ◆On the Highveld and Drakensberg, start early in summer — thunderstorms build from midday.
- ◆Wind on an exposed ridge feels roughly double the forecast number.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to hike in Kimberley this week?
Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to hike in Kimberley this week, scoring 100/100.
Is hiking safe when thunderstorms are forecast?
Afternoon thunderstorms are the main risk in SA summer. Start at dawn, plan to be off high ground by midday, and never ridge-walk into a storm cell.