Luambe National Park

Park Small Zambian national park protecting Miombo woodland wildlife

Small park in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, Luambe is known for walking safaris, riverine habitats and sightings of elephants, buffalo and birds along the Luangwa River.

Luambe National Park
-12.5356, 32.2551
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Best Time to Visit Luambe National Park #

Visit during the dry season (roughly May-September) for the best wildlife viewing and easier access.

Dry season (best for wildlife viewing)
May-Sep · 15-28 °C
Ground is dry, rivers low and animals concentrate around water-good visibility for safari-style wildlife viewing.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 20-30 °C
Hotter, more humid with regular rains; vegetation is lush but wildlife can be harder to spot and some tracks/roads may be muddy or impassable.
Cooler shoulder months
May-Jun, Sep-Oct · 15-25 °C
Transitional periods with comfortable temperatures and improving access to park areas.

Weather & Climate near Luambe National Park #

Climate

Luambe National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (950 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (230 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 29°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° – 28°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° – 30°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° – 33°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 35°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

November

November is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° – 34°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 31°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

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