Mongu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Mongu, Zambia, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. October is the warmest month with daytime highs of 36°C (97°F), while July is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1072 mm (42 in) per year. January is the wettest month and July the driest. The city also experiences distinct dry (April to October) and wet (December to February) seasons. July is the sunniest month, averaging 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Mongu
The weather in Mongu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in October to around 12°C (54°F) during July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Mongu
Mongu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1072 mm (42 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 261 mm (10 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mongu Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Mongu
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mongu. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Mongu by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mongu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 80%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 34%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Mongu
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 8 m/s (16 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January and highest during September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Mongu 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Mongu
Mongu has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 28°C (82°F) to 36°C (97°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.
The rainy season occurs during January, February and December, when the area experiences its heaviest rainfall. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
