Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park is a national park located in Central Province, Zambia. Established in 1950, it covers an area of 22,400 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 1,103 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Zambia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences distinct wet and dry periods. May, June, July, and August have high temperatures of 24 °C to 27 °C with zero rain, while September and October reach highs of 31 °C to 32 °C with very little rain. January, February, December, and March are much wetter, receiving between 178 mm and 213 mm of rain across 19 to 24 days per month.
The nearest airport is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, located 283 km away, and the park is 277 km from the capital, Lusaka.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 213 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 213 | 183 | 131 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 99 | 178 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
