Lochinvar National Park

Park Protected park with wetlands and wildlife

A national park in Zambia’s Southern Province protecting miombo woodland and grassland. Visitors travel for wildlife viewing, guided walks and the park’s remote, open landscapes.

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Lochinvar National Park
Lochinvar National Park, Southern Province, Zambia
-15.8969, 27.2380
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Best Time to Visit Lochinvar National Park #

The dry season (May-October) is the best time to visit for wildlife viewing and easier access around the park.

Dry season
May-October · 10-28°C
Cooler mornings and warm days with minimal rain-best time for wildlife viewing as animals concentrate near water sources.
Rainy season
November-April · 20-32°C
Hotter and wetter with heavy rains that can make roads and tracks difficult; wildlife is more dispersed.

Weather & Climate near Lochinvar National Park #

Climate

Lochinvar National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (799 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
10° – 28°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
7° – 26°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
7° – 26°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
10° – 29°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 32°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° – 32°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

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