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South Luangwa National Park weather in October (Zambia)

What kind of weather does October bring to South Luangwa National Park? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in South Luangwa National Park generally includes extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 36°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 23°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

South Luangwa National Park in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. You can typically expect a single day days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  

Where to go in Zambia in October

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Camping
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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