Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
83°Ftypical Aug high
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe · Africa
Hwange National Park is most comfortable in local winter. Local summers are hot and local winters are mild. The wettest months are roughly December to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
47°F to 93°F
Rain
7 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 47°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
95%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain0%
Cloud8%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday82°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain0%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening72°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Hwange National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology