Best Time to Visit South Luangwa for Hiking – May Scores 65/100

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65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, June, July

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20°C – 28°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for South Luangwa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	239	20	78%	wet
February	22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	211	16.7	78%	wet
March	29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	157	13.8	75%	wet
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	41	5.1	73%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	30°	4	0	69%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	1	0	64%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	0	0	59%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	30°	0	0	53%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	34°	0	0	46%	dry
October	43Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	3	0.9	47%	dry
November	33Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	62	4.9	56%	shoulder
December	16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	216	18	72%	wet