Climate Chart Lengwe National Park – 78-166m / 256-545ft
Lengwe National Park has a hot climate, with a Wet season (November to April) and a Dry season (May to October). Being in the tropics, the average temperature is quite stable year-round. In the Dry season, the days are cooler and the nights get a bit cold, particularly from May to August. There is a noticeable increase in temperature in October, before the rains begin.
Dry Season May to October – Winter
There is almost no rain in the Dry season. The bush gets more and more dry as the season progresses, and animals gather at the . The Dry season is the best time for wildlife viewing. It is hot during the day but cool at night.
- May – This month heralds the beginning of the Dry season. The bush is still lush and there is a lot of water around, but rainfall has become minimal.
- June & July – There is very little rain and the bush is drying out. These are the coolest months, with daytime temperatures around 28°C/82°F. It gets chilly at night, with average temperatures of 15°C/59°F. Warm clothing for early-morning is essential.
- August & September – It very seldom rains. The bush is thirsty now, and the rains can’t come soon enough. It is warming up, with an average daytime temperature of 32°C/90°F in September. Mornings are getting warmer.
- October – Daytime temperatures continue to rise, averaging 35°C/95°F. Peak temperatures can be much higher, with the heat unbearable in the middle of the day. Mornings are lovely, with temperatures around 23°C/73°F. The first rain sometimes falls in this month.
Wet Season November to April – Summer
Afternoon showers are common in the warm Wet season, and there are thunderstorms, which are often spectacular. The sky is clear of dust, and the bush is lush.
- November – The rains usually start in November and come as a relief because the bush is extremely dry. The average daytime temperature is 35°C/95°F. It doesn’t rain every day, and rain mostly comes in the form of afternoon thunderstorms.
- December, January, February & March – The wettest months bring rain most days, but it rarely lasts the whole day. Daytime temperatures average 34°C/93°F, while nights and early mornings are around 20°C/68°F.
- April – This is a lovely month. There is less rain, but everything is lush and green.