Northern Province, Zambia
Pula
Pula is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,519 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:55
8.65° S, 31.37° EElevation 1,519 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pula at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:28 · 17:5012 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:12Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in September
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
330 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Pula
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 50%
Today27 Oct30°20°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°19°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°19°2.2 mm
Fri30 Oct23°17°14.6 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°9 mm
Sun1 Nov24°17°9.5 mm
Mon2 Nov21°17°23.4 mm
Tue3 Nov23°16°13.4 mm
Wed4 Nov22°16°10.2 mm
When to go to Pula
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 | 49 | 54 | 65 | 90 | 99 | 99 | 94 | 85 | 70 | 54 | 52 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 330 | 248 | 280 | 138 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 159 | 307 |
| Wet days | 29 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 29 |
What's on in Pula
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 Pula
Earthquakes around Pula
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record5within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Mpulungu 98 km ↖2000 · 104 km
5.9Pweto 124 km →2017 · 149 km
5.9Sumbawanga 61 km ↑1994 · 142 km
5.6Sumbawanga 53 km ↑1999 · 133 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pula.
What is the hottest month in Pula?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Pula?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pula?
January is the wettest month with about 330 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.