Muchinga, Zambia
Mpando
Mpando is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,515 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:24
12.81° S, 30.75° EElevation 1,515 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mpando at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:25 · 17:5712 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous73% · Moonrise 22:37Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in October
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
274 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mpando
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 51%
Today30 Oct28°18°
Sat31 Oct30°17°
Sun1 Nov30°18°
Mon2 Nov31°17°
Tue3 Nov31°16°
Wed4 Nov31°18°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov30°19°
Fri6 Nov31°20°
Sat7 Nov32°21°
When to go to Mpando
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 | 48 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 95 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 91 | 78 | 54 | 52 |
| High | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 274 | 235 | 158 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 100 | 225 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 29 |
What's on in Mpando
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 Mpando
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mpando?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpando.
What is the hottest month in Mpando?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpando?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpando?
January is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.