When is the best time to go to Mpika

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mpika, 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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Mpika weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mpika 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

Mpika January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 240mm 4.3hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in January in Mpika is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

January is in the summer in Mpika and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mpika with around 240mm 9.4 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mpika February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 231mm 5hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Mpika and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mpika with around 231mm 9.1 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.

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March

Mpika March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 161mm 6.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Mpika is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mpika and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mpika with around 161mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in March »

April

Mpika April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 37mm 7.7hrs 12.6hrs

Mpika's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mpika, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mpika and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mpika with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in April »

May

Mpika May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 9.7hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mpika and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mpika with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in May »

June

Mpika June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 9.4hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in June in Mpika is characteristically mild and arid.

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

June is in the winter in Mpika and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mpika with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in June »

July

Mpika July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 0mm 10hrs 13.2hrs

July in Mpika is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Mpika and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in July »

August

Mpika August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 10.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Mpika is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Mpika and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mpika 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in August »

September

Mpika September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 2mm 10.2hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Mpika and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mpika 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in September »

October

Mpika October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 11mm 9.8hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Mpika and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mpika with around 11mm 0.4 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in October »

November

Mpika November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 93mm 7.5hrs 13.5hrs

Mpika's weather in November is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mpika.

November is in the spring in Mpika and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mpika with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in November »

December

Mpika December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 251mm 4.4hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Mpika and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mpika with around 251mm 9.9 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpika weather in December »

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Mpika weather stats

Mpika weather statistics
Hottest month: October 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.4hrs
Coldest month: July 22.3°C 72.1°F
Wettest month: December 251mm 9.9ins
Warmest sea: March 29.1°C 84.4°F
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