Mupa National Park

Park

In Cunene Province, Mupa National Park protects dry savanna, seasonal riverbeds and woodland; travellers come for remote wildlife viewing and bush trekking.

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Mupa National Park essentials

Country: Angola
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Kwanza (Kz)
Language: Portuguese
Emergency: 110

Mupa National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mupa National Park

Dry season offers the best travel conditions and wildlife visibility; the rainy season can severely constrain access.

Dry season
May-October · Warm days, cooler nights
Best for wildlife viewing and travel logistics.
Rainy season
November-April · Hotter with frequent rains
Roads can become impassable and access difficult.

Weather & Climate near Mupa National Park

Climate

Mupa National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (764 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 50 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 18° - 31° 24° 152 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.0 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.8h
February Very Good 18° - 30° 24° 153 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.5h
March Very Good 18° - 30° 24° 176 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 16° - 30° 23° 67 mm some cloud 63% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 12° - 29° 20° 2 mm clear 46% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.3h
June Ideal 8° - 27° 17° 0 mm clear 36% 2.0 m/s 1.5 high 11.1h
July Ideal 7° - 27° 17° 0 mm clear 30% 2.1 m/s 1.5 high 11.2h
August Ideal 10° - 30° 20° 0 mm clear 24% 2.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 14° - 33° 24° 2 mm clear 22% 2.4 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
October Ideal 17° - 34° 26° 27 mm some cloud 32% 2.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
November Excellent 18° - 33° 25° 77 mm partly cloudy 50% 2.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.7h
December Very Good 18° - 32° 25° 108 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.2 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mupa National Park

Access is by road from Cunene province centers; travel requires coordination with provincial park authorities and sturdy vehicles. Prepare for long drives over rough roads and limited services.

Tips for Visiting Mupa National Park

  • Mupa National Park has limited visitor infrastructure; arrange park access and guides through provincial authorities in Cunene.
  • Respect local Himba communities and their grazing patterns - the park overlaps traditional pastoral lands.
  • Plan for remote travel: fuel, supplies and water logistics are essential in this part of Angola.