Chizarira National Park

Weather & Climate

Chizarira Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

Climate Chart Chizarira National Park – 704-1,240m / 2,310-4,068ft

Chizarira National Park enjoys a mild, temperate climate. The warmest months are October to March, and the coldest are May to August. The Dry season is from April to October and the Wet season from November to March. Winter and summer occur at opposite times to those seasons in Europe, Asia and North America and correspond to the Dry and Wet season.

Dry Season –April to October – Winter

April – This is the beginning of the Dry season. There might still be a bit of rain, but it is becoming more sporadic. It is cooling down now, especially at night.
May, June, July & August – These are the coldest winter months, although it starts to warm up a bit in August. It is almost completely dry. Daytime temperatures are around 26°C/79°F, but at night and in the early morning the temperature is around 11°C/52°F.
September & October – These months are still dry, but the first rains usually arrive by late October. This comes as a great relief after months of dryness. It gets hot during the day with temperatures reaching over 32°C/90°F and early morning game drives are not as cold. October is the hottest month.

Wet Season –November to March – Summer

November – The rains have really started now, although it won’t rain every day.
December, January & February – These are the wettest months. It will rain most days, but not often for the whole day. Rains are usually afternoon showers, followed by hours of sunshine. Daytime temperatures average 31°C/88°F, while night and early morning temperatures average 16°C/61°F.
March – The rains will slow down, as this is the end of the Wet season. Temperatures average between 31°C/88°F and 15°C/59°F during the day and night respectively.