Northern Province, Zambia
Mofu
Mofu is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,196 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:52
11.10° S, 30.35° EElevation 1,196 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mofu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 17:5612 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:35Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
282 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mofu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct36°18°
Fri23 Oct36°19°
Sat24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct34°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct33°21°2 mm
Sat31 Oct33°19°1.5 mm
When to go to Mofu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 46 | 52 | 68 | 91 | 96 | 97 | 87 | 75 | 62 | 41 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 282 | 244 | 209 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 132 | 262 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 29 |
What's on in Mofu
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 Mofu
Earthquakes around Mofu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 69 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mofu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mofu.
What is the hottest month in Mofu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mofu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mofu?
January is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.