Lusaka Province, Zambia
Mupya
Mupya is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 618 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:03
14.90° S, 29.77° EElevation 618 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 22°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mupya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:0112 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
188 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mupya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct42°27°
Fri23 Oct42°27°
Sat24 Oct38°28°
Sun25 Oct35°24°
Mon26 Oct36°24°
Tue27 Oct39°24°
Wed28 Oct38°27°
Thu29 Oct37°26°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct36°25°
When to go to Mupya
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 | 41 | 44 | 50 | 72 | 91 | 99 | 100 | 88 | 71 | 59 | 37 | 38 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 188 | 166 | 96 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 61 | 170 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 26 |
What's on in Mupya
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 Mupya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mupya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mupya.
What is the hottest month in Mupya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mupya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mupya?
January is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.