January is part of the summer rainy season in Gonarezhou National Park. During this time, afternoon showers of rain occur frequently. The heavy rains cause the Limpopo, Runde and Save Rivers, which flow through the area, to flood. This restricts access to certain areas of the park. One can expect temperatures averaging 33°C in the day and dropping to lows of 20°C after sunset.
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February is part of the summer rainy season in Gonarezhou National Park. During this time, afternoon showers of rain occur frequently. The heavy rains cause the Limpopo, Runde and Save Rivers, which flow through the area, to flood. This restricts access to certain areas of the park. One can expect temperatures averaging 33°C in the day and dropping to lows of 20°C after sunset.
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March is the end of the summer rainy season in Gonarezhou National Park. The afternoon showers of rain occur less frequently. The heavy rains have caused the Limpopo, Runde and Save Rivers, which flow through the area, to flood. This restricts access to certain areas of the park. One can expect temperatures averaging 31°C in the day and dropping to lows of 19°C after sunset.
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April is the official start of the dry season. Gonarezhou National Park is characterised by an abundance of cloudless blue skies and sunshine during this time. Temperatures still reach highs of 30°C but after the sunset, temperatures can drop to around 17°C.
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May is the dry season in Gonarezhou National Park. There is no rain and the bush starts to dry out, making it easier to spot animals on safari. Temperatures during this time can range from 27°C during the day to 11°C at night.
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June is the dry season in Gonarezhou National Park. There is no rain and the bush is dry, making it easier to spot animals on safari. Temperatures during this time can range from 26°C during the day to 11°C at night.
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July is the dry season in Gonarezhou National Park. There is no rain and the bush is dry, making it easier to spot animals on safari. Temperatures during this time can range from 26°C during the day to 10°C at night.
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August is the end of dry season in Gonarezhou National Park. There is no rain and the bush is dry, making it easier to spot animals on safari. Temperatures start to warm up during this time, ranging from 28°C during the day to 12°C at night.
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September is the end of dry season in Gonarezhou National Park. There is no rain and the bush is dry, making it easier to spot animals on safari. Temperatures start to warm up during this time, ranging from 31°C during the day to 15°C at night.
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October is the end of dry season and the beginning of the rainy season in Gonarezhou National Park. Temperatures are hot during the day, ranging from 31°C during the day to 15°C at night. The end of the month sees the return of the rains in the form of afternoon storms. This is a welcome relief to the dry landscape.
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November is the rainy season in Gonarezhou National Park. The summer rain showers generally settle into a pattern and are accompanied by breathtaking lightning storms, followed by blue skies. Temperatures range from 19°C at night to 33°C in the day. Summer also introduces higher water levels and guests can enjoy boating activities on the Save River.
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December brings the highest level of rainfall, usually in the form of afternoon showers. The rain is a welcomed relief from the warm daytime temperatures of around 33°C. The heavy rains may prevent travel and activities in certain areas of the park.
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