When is the best time to go to Mbala

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mbala, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mbala weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mbala are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mbala January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 226mm 4.4hrs 13.3hrs

Warm and very wet weather often prevails in Mbala during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Mbala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mbala with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in January »

February

Mbala February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 207mm 5hrs 13.1hrs

February in Mbala is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Mbala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mbala with around 207mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in February »

March

Mbala March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 224mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Mbala is characteristically warm and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mbala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mbala with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in March »

April

Mbala April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 111mm 7.4hrs 12.6hrs

Mbala's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mbala and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mbala with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in April »

May

Mbala May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 15mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs

May is a dry month in Mbala and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mbala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mbala with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in May »

June

Mbala June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 10.6hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in June in Mbala is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Mbala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mbala with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in June »

July

Mbala July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 10.6hrs 13.1hrs

July in Mbala is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Mbala and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in July »

August

Mbala August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 10.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Mbala is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mbala and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in August »

September

Mbala September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 6mm 9.6hrs 12.6hrs

Mbala's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Mbala and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in September »

October

Mbala October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 22mm 8.1hrs 12.5hrs

October is a dry month in Mbala and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mbala, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Mbala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in October »

November

Mbala November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 128mm 6.7hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in November in Mbala is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Mbala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in November »

December

Mbala December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 242mm 4.9hrs 13.1hrs

December in Mbala is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mbala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Mbala and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mbala with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbala weather in December »

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Mbala weather stats

Mbala weather statistics
Hottest month: October 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 23.2°C 73.8°F
Wettest month: December 242mm 9.5ins
Warmest sea: March 29.3°C 84.7°F
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