South Luangwa National Park weather in March (Zambia)

How's the weather trend in South Luangwa National Park as March approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, South Luangwa National Park typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 21°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

South Luangwa National Park in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized South Luangwa National Park climate page with graphs.

 

South Luangwa National Park, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Zambia in March

Find out more about the weather in Zambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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