Copperbelt, Zambia
Mukushi
Mukushi is a locality in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,276 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now33°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:05
13.02° S, 28.77° EElevation 1,276 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mukushi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:0412 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:41Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
348 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mukushi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 21%
Today22 Oct34°22°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
When to go to Mukushi
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 | 49 | 50 | 57 | 78 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 92 | 79 | 68 | 46 | 48 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 348 | 261 | 195 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 136 | 296 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 27 |
What's on in Mukushi
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 Mukushi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mukushi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mukushi.
What is the hottest month in Mukushi?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mukushi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mukushi?
January is the wettest month with about 348 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.