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Mpongwe
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Copperbelt, Zambia

Mpongwe

Mpongwe is a small town in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,195 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,979 (2010). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population14,979
Local time18:11
13.51° S, 28.16° EElevation 1,195 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mpongweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mpongwe at a glance

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

294 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Mpongwe

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 23%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct35°22°
Fri30 Oct32°19°
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov34°19°
Mon2 Nov34°22°
Tue3 Nov33°23°
Wed4 Nov35°21°
Thu5 Nov35°21°

When to go to Mpongwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49515776941001009176664347
High26°26°26°27°26°24°24°27°31°32°30°27°
Low18°17°17°16°14°12°12°14°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)294224167305000224122252
Wet days27232081000031527

What's on in Mpongwe

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Mpongwe

Nature in Zambia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mpongwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Mpongwe from above

Around Mpongwe2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Mpongwe

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNLA
72 km
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLUN
205 km
Lubumbashi International AirportFBM
224 km

Places near Mpongwe

Places with a climate like Mpongwe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mpongwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpongwe.
What is the hottest month in Mpongwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpongwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpongwe?
January is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.