Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
98°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Mana Pools National Park
Zimbabwe · Africa
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
98°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day this month.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
45%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 72°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
78%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
9 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 96°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning87°F
Rain1%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday96°F
Rain1%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon96°F
Rain2%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening88°F
Rain1%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 74 | 11.5 | 26 | 9.5 | 77 |
| Feb | 90 | 74 | 4.5 | 15 | 10.0 | 78 |
| Mar | 91 | 74 | 1.6 | 8 | 10.7 | 73 |
| Apr | 90 | 71 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.0 | 63 |
| May | 87 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.9 | 57 |
| Jun | 84 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.3 | 56 |
| Jul | 83 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 53 |
| Aug | 88 | 63 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.2 | 45 |
| Sep | 95 | 71 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 38 |
| Oct | 98 | 76 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.8 | 37 |
| Nov | 97 | 78 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.3 | 47 |
| Dec | 95 | 76 | 4.3 | 13 | 9.9 | 66 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Mana Pools 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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology