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Katima Mulilo
Zambezi Region, Namibia

Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo is a town in Zambezi Region, Namibia, 951 m above sea level. It has a population of about 46,401 (2023). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population46,401
Local time18:48
17.50° S, 24.28° EElevation 951 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katima Muliloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low34° / 21°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katima Mulilo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

158 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Katima Mulilo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct40°23°
Fri23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct39°25°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct37°22°
Mon26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct39°25°
Thu29 Oct38°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct38°24°
Sat31 Oct38°25°

When to go to Katima Mulilo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score40454867891001008768553437
High29°29°29°29°27°25°25°28°33°34°32°30°
Low20°20°20°18°15°12°11°14°18°21°21°20°
Rain (mm)1581327518320022067120
Wet days23201870000031322

What's on in Katima Mulilo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Katima Mulilo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Zambezi river LodgeCamp sites
1.7 km
Namwi Island LodgeCamp sites
7.3 km

Nature around Katima Mulilo

Nature in Namibia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Namibia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Katima Mulilo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katima Mulilo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.0Luhonono 29 km ↗1991 · 80 km

Katima Mulilo from above

Getting to Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo AirportMPA
18 km
Kasane International AirportBBK
101 km
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLVI
167 km

Places near Katima Mulilo

Places with a climate like Katima Mulilo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katima Mulilo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katima Mulilo.
What is the hottest month in Katima Mulilo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Katima Mulilo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katima Mulilo?
January is the wettest month with about 158 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.