Mavinga National Park

National Park Large national park in southeastern Angola

In southeastern Angola, Mavinga National Park protects miombo woodlands and savannah where visitors can pursue remote wildlife viewing, guided safaris and birdwatching.

Mavinga National Park
-16.1700, 20.2500

How to Get to Mavinga National Park #

Access requires coordination with Angolan authorities and often a 4x4 overland approach from regional towns. Contact national park services or conservation NGOs for logistics and permits.

Tips for Visiting Mavinga National Park #

  • Mavinga National Park is remote; arrange travel and guides through conservation organizations or local authorities.
  • Bring mosquito protection in the wet season and sturdy boots for walking in varied terrain.
  • Respect local wildlife rules and avoid night drives unless authorized with a guided group.

Best Time to Visit Mavinga National Park #

Dry season is the most practical time for visiting for wildlife viewing and safer travel conditions.

Dry season
May-September · 20-30°C
Best for wildlife viewing and overland travel on firmer roads.
Wet season
October-April · 22-32°C
Vegetation is lush but access can be difficult; some tracks become impassable.

Weather & Climate near Mavinga National Park #

Climate

Mavinga National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (748 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 27°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
26°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
29°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
12° 32°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

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