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Northern Province, Zambia

Munkonge

Munkonge is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,419 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now26°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time07:16
10.25° S, 30.48° EElevation 1,419 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Munkongeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Munkonge 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 June

Wettest monthJanuary

287 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Munkonge

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct34°17°
Sat24 Oct33°19°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct31°19°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct33°19°
Thu29 Oct31°21°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°2 mm

When to go to Munkonge

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4749556795100999280654650
High25°25°25°25°25°24°24°27°29°30°28°25°
Low16°16°16°15°13°11°11°13°15°17°17°16°
Rain (mm)287270258768001333147282
Wet days302629142001162029

What's on in Munkonge

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 Munkonge

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Munkonge

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 113 km
5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 133 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Munkonge?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Munkonge.
What is the hottest month in Munkonge?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Munkonge?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Munkonge?
January is the wettest month with about 287 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.