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 at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 62
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 21° - 30° | 25° | 230 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.6h |
| February | Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 204 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
| March | Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 150 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| June | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 20° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| July | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 30° | 22° | 1 mm | clear | 43% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 33° | 25° | 2 mm | clear | 38% | 3.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 38% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| November | Very Good | 21° - 34° | 28° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 2.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.6h |
| December | Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 197 mm | overcast | 71% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.7h |