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Muchinga
Muchinga
Muchinga, Zambia

Tipo

Tipo is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,276 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:56
10.05° S, 32.68° EElevation 1,276 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Tipoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tipo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

200 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tipo

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct29°20°7.1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°3.3 mm
Sun1 Nov29°18°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov26°19°3.2 mm
Tue3 Nov30°19°3.4 mm
Wed4 Nov29°18°8.8 mm

When to go to Tipo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454653658997979482694644
High26°26°25°25°25°24°24°26°29°31°30°27°
Low17°17°17°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)20020014764121101866172
Wet days302628185111131327

What's on in Tipo

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.

Earthquakes around Tipo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 124 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 131 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 130 km
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 113 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tipo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tipo.
What is the hottest month in Tipo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Tipo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tipo?
January is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.