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Northern Province, Zambia

Mukambu

Mukambu is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,417 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time00:02
9.88° S, 31.00° EElevation 1,417 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mukambuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Mukambu 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

262 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Mukambu

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct32°19°
Thu29 Oct33°18°
Fri30 Oct30°18°21.2 mm
Sat31 Oct27°18°6.3 mm
Sun1 Nov28°17°3.6 mm
Mon2 Nov28°18°8.3 mm
Tue3 Nov26°17°7.9 mm
Wed4 Nov29°17°5.8 mm

When to go to Mukambu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504954659398979182674650
High25°25°25°25°25°24°24°26°29°30°28°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°12°11°13°15°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)262255240718001324122252
Wet days292528163112151829

What's on in Mukambu

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 Mukambu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mukambu

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mukambu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mukambu.
What is the hottest month in Mukambu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Mukambu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mukambu?
January is the wettest month with about 262 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.