When is the best time to go to Mumbwa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mumbwa 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

Mumbwa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 221mm 5.8hrs 13.7hrs

Mumbwa's weather in January is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Mumbwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 221mm 8.7 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mumbwa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 205mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Mumbwa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 205mm 8.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mumbwa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 106mm 7.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Mumbwa is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mumbwa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mumbwa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 30mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

Mumbwa's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mumbwa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mumbwa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 6mm 9.8hrs 12.2hrs

May is a very dry month in Mumbwa and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mumbwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mumbwa 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mumbwa weather in May »

June

Mumbwa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 9.9hrs 13.7hrs

June in Mumbwa is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the winter in Mumbwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mumbwa 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mumbwa weather in June »

July

Mumbwa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 10.1hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Mumbwa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mumbwa 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mumbwa weather in July »

August

Mumbwa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 10.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Mumbwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mumbwa 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mumbwa weather in August »

September

Mumbwa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 3mm 10.1hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Mumbwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mumbwa 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mumbwa weather in September »

October

Mumbwa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 24mm 9.3hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Mumbwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 24mm 1 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Mumbwa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 110mm 7.4hrs 13.7hrs

Mumbwa's weather in November is typically hot and damp in nature.

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

November is in the spring in Mumbwa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Mumbwa weather in November »

December

Mumbwa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 232mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Mumbwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mumbwa with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mumbwa weather stats

Mumbwa weather statistics
Hottest month: October 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 24.2°C 75.6°F
Wettest month: December 232mm 9.1ins
Warmest sea: March 27.8°C 82°F
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