When is the best day to hike in Upington?
This week's answer
🥾 Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to hike in Upington this week, scoring 100/100.
Saturday is your day—calm winds at 22 km/h, 26°, and perfect conditions across the board. The entire week runs strong for hiking with zero rain and steady temps climbing from 16° to 27°, though Sunday's heat and stronger winds earlier in the week (Wednesday hits 33 km/h) mean Saturday sits cleanest.
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 Upington this week?
Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to hike in Upington 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.