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.
Lochinvar National Park at a Glance#
Address: Lochinvar National Park, Southern Province, Zambia
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 61
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 18° - 28° | 23° | 200 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.8h |
| February | Good | 18° - 28° | 23° | 170 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.5h |
| March | Very Good | 17° - 29° | 23° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 21° | 23 mm | some cloud | 65% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.6h |
| May | Ideal | 10° - 28° | 19° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |
| June | Ideal | 7° - 26° | 16° | 0 mm | clear | 48% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.1h |
| July | Ideal | 7° - 26° | 16° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
| August | Ideal | 10° - 29° | 19° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| September | Ideal | 14° - 32° | 23° | 1 mm | clear | 32% | 3.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 3.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.3h |
| November | Very Good | 18° - 32° | 25° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.7h |
| December | Good | 18° - 29° | 23° | 208 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |