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Northern Province, Zambia

Muchilingwa

Muchilingwa is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,331 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:47
10.09° S, 31.08° EElevation 1,331 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Muchilingwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Muchilingwa at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

265 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Muchilingwa

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 24%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°18°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct32°19°
Mon26 Oct31°19°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct32°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°18°11.7 mm

When to go to Muchilingwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474753659499999181674448
High26°26°26°25°25°25°25°27°29°30°29°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°12°11°13°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)265256238697001221120254
Wet days302528143111141729

What's on in Muchilingwa

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 Muchilingwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Muchilingwa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muchilingwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchilingwa.
What is the hottest month in Muchilingwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchilingwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchilingwa?
January is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.