Lusaka Province, Zambia
Mpanshya
Mpanshya is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 743 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time22:09
15.11° S, 29.73° EElevation 743 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mpanshya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:0212 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
214 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mpanshya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 27%
Today22 Oct41°31°
Fri23 Oct40°27°
Sat24 Oct36°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct35°23°
Tue27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct40°25°
Thu29 Oct38°29°
Fri30 Oct35°27°
Sat31 Oct34°25°
When to go to Mpanshya
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 | 44 | 48 | 54 | 79 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 77 | 64 | 43 | 42 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 214 | 176 | 109 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 73 | 194 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Mpanshya
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 Mpanshya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mpanshya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpanshya.
What is the hottest month in Mpanshya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpanshya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpanshya?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.