Zinave National Park

Park Mozambique national park protecting wildlife and miombo woodland

Protected area in Inhambane Province of miombo woodland and savanna; conservation projects, guided drives and remote lodges attract visitors interested in wildlife and ecological restoration.

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Zinave National Park
-21.6268, 33.6099

How to Get to Zinave National Park #

Zinave National Park is in Inhambane Province. The nearest major town is Inhambane or Vilankulo; access typically requires a combination of road travel on unpaved tracks and coordination with park management for permits and guided access. Arrange transport through regional operators versed in park logistics.

Tips for Visiting Zinave National Park #

  • Coordinate with conservation groups for guided safaris-Zinave is a developing park with active anti-poaching and restoration projects.
  • Bring mosquito protection and malaria prophylaxis advice where recommended-consult health authorities before travel.
  • Roads within the park can be rough; a 4x4 is recommended for internal travel, especially in the rainy season.

Best Time to Visit Zinave National Park #

Dry season (May-October) is generally best for wildlife viewing and road access; wet season can be challenging for travel but lush for photography.

Dry Season
May-Oct · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Easier road access and better wildlife viewing as animals concentrate near water sources.
Wet Season
Nov-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Landscape is lush but roads can be difficult; many species disperse making sightings less predictable.

Weather & Climate near Zinave National Park #

Climate

Zinave National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (645 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 26°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

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