Phinda has a subtropical climate with hot, humid, wet summers (September to April) and warm to cool, dry winters (May to August).

Rainfall: One of the most interesting features of Maputaland's climate is the layered variation of rainfall in an east-to-west direction. Along the coast, rainfall averages about 1 000 mm per annum. Much of the rainfall comes in the form of short, intense thunderstorms.

Temperature: Daytime temperatures in summer may rise above 35°C/95°F. Nights in winter rarely drop below 10°C/50°F.

Altitude: Phinda lies at less than 200m above sea level.

All year round, although the best game viewing is from the end of March to the end of August.