Matobo National Park
Matobo National Park is a national park located in the Matobo Hills mountain range of Zimbabwe. Established in 1926, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences warm days throughout the year, but the driest conditions occur from May through September, with very little rain. During these months, temperatures range from daily highs of 20 °C to 27 °C and lows dropping between 7 °C and 12 °C. The wetter season runs from November to March, with January seeing the most precipitation at 126 mm over 17 days.
To reach the park, fly into Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, which is 61 km away. The capital, Harare, is 404 km from the park. Visitors can also combine a trip here with a visit to Khami, located 46.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is January, with about 126 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 126 | 99 | 68 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 92 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
