Lusaka Province, Zambia
Mpuka
Mpuka is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 347 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now41°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:48
15.45° S, 30.37° EElevation 347 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low35° / 24°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mpuka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:28 · 17:5912 h 32 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 month35°C
Average high in October
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
210 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mpuka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
41°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct44°29°
Fri23 Oct44°29°
Sat24 Oct38°30°
Sun25 Oct36°26°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct37°27°
Tue27 Oct40°26°
Wed28 Oct38°28°
Thu29 Oct37°29°
Fri30 Oct38°29°
Sat31 Oct36°28°
When to go to Mpuka
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 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 65 | 84 | 93 | 93 | 82 | 66 | 54 | 31 | 31 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 210 | 174 | 89 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 180 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Mpuka
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 Mpuka
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mpuka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpuka.
What is the hottest month in Mpuka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpuka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpuka?
January is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.