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Northern Province, Zambia

Kapungwa

Kapungwa is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,419 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:22
9.97° S, 30.95° EElevation 1,419 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapungwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Kapungwa at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kapungwa

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°17°
Fri23 Oct34°17°
Sat24 Oct33°20°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct32°18°
Wed28 Oct32°20°
Thu29 Oct32°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°20°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°11.7 mm

When to go to Kapungwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515156669398979181674651
High25°25°25°25°25°24°24°26°29°30°28°26°
Low16°16°16°16°14°12°11°13°15°17°17°16°
Rain (mm)266258241718001324125258
Wet days292528163112151829

What's on in Kapungwa

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Kapungwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapungwa

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapungwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapungwa.
What is the hottest month in Kapungwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapungwa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapungwa?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.