Best Time to Visit Hwange National Park for Backpacking – June Scores 98/100

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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June, July, May

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January, February, September, October, November, December

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Weather

16°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Hwange National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	158	14.3	75%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	109	12.1	80%	shoulder
March	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	76	9.7	75%	shoulder
April	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	29°	26	3.2	68%	dry
May	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	28°	2	0.9	63%	dry
June	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	1	0	61%	dry
July	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	25°	0	0	57%	dry
August	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	28°	0	0	50%	dry
September	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	32°	2	0.7	42%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	34°	15	2.6	45%	dry
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	64	9.4	55%	shoulder
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	115	13.4	71%	shoulder