Southern Province, Zambia
Muchalenga
Muchalenga is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 605 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:55
16.40° S, 28.43° EElevation 605 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 23°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Muchalenga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:0812 h 33 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 month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
224 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Muchalenga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 22%
Today22 Oct39°28°
Fri23 Oct39°28°
Sat24 Oct37°29°
Sun25 Oct35°26°
Mon26 Oct36°26°
Tue27 Oct37°26°
Wed28 Oct38°28°
Thu29 Oct36°28°
Fri30 Oct37°28°
Sat31 Oct35°28°
When to go to Muchalenga
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 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 73 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 72 | 59 | 41 | 36 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 224 | 185 | 100 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 74 | 170 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 21 |
What's on in Muchalenga
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 Muchalenga
Earthquakes around Muchalenga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 26 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 55 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 42 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 26 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Muchalenga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchalenga.
What is the hottest month in Muchalenga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchalenga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchalenga?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.