South Luangwa National Park
The walking safari as a concept was basically invented here, leopards more relaxed about an audience than anywhere else in Africa, and a night drive that turns the bush into something else entirely.
The best time to visit South Luangwa National Park is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 19:17 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 25°C · rain 2mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Mfuwe, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C78°F | 271mm10.7in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| February | 26°C79°F | 159mm6.3in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| March | 27°C80°F | 64mm2.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 26°C79°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 25°C77°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C73°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C73°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 30°C86°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 32°C90°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 31°C88°F | 67mm2.6in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| December | 28°C83°F | 135mm5.3in | 12.9h12.9h |
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When is the best time to visit South Luangwa National Park?
The best time to visit South Luangwa National Park is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does South Luangwa National Park get?
Typical daytime highs in South Luangwa National Park are Mar–May 26°C (78°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (88°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (80°F).
Is South Luangwa National Park expensive?
On the ground, South Luangwa National Park is middling.
What sort of trip is South Luangwa National Park good for?
South Luangwa National Park is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is South Luangwa National Park?
The wettest month in South Luangwa National Park is January at 271mm (10.7in), the driest August at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 61mm (2.4in).
What plug do I need for South Luangwa National Park?
South Luangwa National Park uses type C, G sockets at 230 V.
