Mweru Wantipa National Park

Park Remote national park protecting wetlands and wildlife

Protected area around Lake Mweru Wantipa in Zambia’s north; known for seasonal wetlands, birdwatching, and remote bush travel rather than developed tourist infrastructure.

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Weather & Climate near Mweru Wantipa National Park #

Climate

Mweru Wantipa National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1079 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

194 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 30°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

16° – 31°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

45%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

144 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

210 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

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