Upington, South Africa: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Upington, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Upington, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Upington, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Upington, the best time to go is April. See below for details.

Important essentials for Upington, South Africa

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Upington, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Upington, South Africa by month

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January

January here can be sizzling and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Upington during February, you are likely to notice that it is consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you visit Upington during April, you will probably notice that it is extremely warm and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Upington is warm and very dry. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C), with a few days below 45 F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 20% to 30% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you are traveling to Upington in June, you will notice that it is mild and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Upington during July, you might see that it is balmy and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Upington is mild and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Upington during September, you might see that it is warm and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Upington in October, you will notice that it is extremely warm and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you vacation in Upington during November, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you go to Upington in December, you will notice that it is constantly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Kalahari Orange Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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