Gonarezhou National Park
Gonarezhou National Park is a national park in Zimbabwe's Masvingo Province. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from November to January, with daily highs around 31 °C and significant rainfall during these months. The driest period occurs between June and August, when daily highs range from 23 °C to 26 °C and rainfall is minimal. Temperatures are lowest in June and July, with daily lows between 12 °C and 13 °C.
To reach the park, you can fly to Hendrik Van Eck Airport in Phalaborwa, South Africa, which is 258 km away, or Polokwane International Airport, located 332 km away. The park is 432 km from the capital, Harare. More information is available on the official website at http://zimparks.org/parks/national-parks/gonarezhou/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 113 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 113 | 109 | 56 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 61 | 107 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
