When is the best time to go to Mpulungu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mpulungu 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

Mpulungu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 258mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Mpulungu during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Mpulungu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 258mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in January »

February

Mpulungu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 232mm 5.8hrs 13.1hrs

February in Mpulungu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Mpulungu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in February »

March

Mpulungu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 224mm 6.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Mpulungu is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mpulungu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in March »

April

Mpulungu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 109mm 8.2hrs 12.6hrs

Mpulungu's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mpulungu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in April »

May

Mpulungu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 15mm 10.2hrs 12.5hrs

May is a dry, humid month in Mpulungu and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mpulungu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mpulungu 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in May »

June

Mpulungu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 10.8hrs 13.3hrs

June in Mpulungu is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the winter in Mpulungu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mpulungu 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in June »

July

Mpulungu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 10.8hrs 13.1hrs

July in Mpulungu is generally arid with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Mpulungu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in July »

August

Mpulungu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 10.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Mpulungu is characteristically hot and arid.

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

August is in the winter in Mpulungu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in August »

September

Mpulungu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 9.9hrs 12.6hrs

Mpulungu's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Mpulungu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in September »

October

Mpulungu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 22mm 8.6hrs 12.5hrs

October is a dry month in Mpulungu and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Mpulungu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in October »

November

Mpulungu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 122mm 7.4hrs 13.3hrs

The climate in Mpulungu during November can be summarized as hot and wet.

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

November is in the spring in Mpulungu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Mpulungu weather in November »

December

Mpulungu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 244mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs

December in Mpulungu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Mpulungu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mpulungu with around 244mm 9.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mpulungu weather in December »

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Mpulungu weather stats

Mpulungu weather statistics
Hottest month: October 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 10.8hrs
Coldest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: January 258mm 10.2ins
Warmest sea: March 29.3°C 84.7°F
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