Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is a national park and Important Bird Area located in Zimbabwe. Established in 1930, it spans 14,651 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Zimbabwe according to English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry months from May through September are suitable for visiting, as rainfall is minimal or non-existent during this period. Temperatures during these months range from daily lows of 10 °C to highs of 30 °C. The rainy season occurs from November to March, with January seeing the most precipitation at 168 mm over 21 days. Visitors can expect warmer conditions during the rainy months, with daily highs reaching 28 °C.
The nearest airport is Victoria Falls International Airport, located 138 km away. The park is 444 km from Harare. Visitors may combine a trip here with travel to Victoria Falls.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 168 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 168 | 129 | 87 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 81 | 140 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
