Copperbelt, Zambia
Mpatamatu
Mpatamatu is a locality in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,239 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:56
13.10° S, 28.33° EElevation 1,239 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mpatamatu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 18:0612 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
329 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mpatamatu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 18%
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct36°23°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct35°21°
When to go to Mpatamatu
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 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 78 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 79 | 68 | 44 | 47 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 329 | 242 | 174 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 126 | 279 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 28 |
What's on in Mpatamatu
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 Mpatamatu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mpatamatu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpatamatu.
What is the hottest month in Mpatamatu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpatamatu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpatamatu?
January is the wettest month with about 329 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.