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Muchinga
Muchinga, Zambia

Katibunga

Katibunga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,248 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:06
11.61° S, 31.77° EElevation 1,248 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katibungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katibunga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

301 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Katibunga

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Partly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct31°20°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°19°1 mm
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°20°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°18°24 mm
Fri30 Oct25°19°13.7 mm
Sat31 Oct25°18°3.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°18°9.8 mm
Mon2 Nov22°18°16.1 mm

When to go to Katibunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495054649499999987714649
High25°25°25°24°24°22°22°25°28°30°29°26°
Low18°17°17°16°14°11°11°12°15°17°18°18°
Rain (mm)301252215515111213110249
Wet days302627142110141728

What's on in Katibunga

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 Katibunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katibunga

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katibunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katibunga.
What is the hottest month in Katibunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Katibunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katibunga?
January is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.