Mana Pools National Park Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park is a national park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a Ramsar site. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Zimbabwe on English Wikipedia, currently ranking 8th.
Planning a visit
The weather varies by month. The highest rainfall occurs in January, with about 231 mm of rain over 22 days, and December, with about 199 mm over 16 days. February also sees about 180 mm of rain over 18 days. June, July, and August are the driest months, with about 1 mm of rain each, while May has about 4 mm. During this period, daily high temperatures range from 26 °C to 29 °C, and daily lows range from 15 °C to 18 °C. September and October are the hottest months, with daily highs between 33 °C and 36 °C.
To reach the park, travelers can use Kariba Airport, which is 98 km away, or Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, which is located 105 km away in Lusaka, Zambia. The park is 295 km from the capital, Harare. It is located next to Lower Zambezi National Park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 231 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 231 | 180 | 99 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 67 | 199 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
