Mongu Climate by Month
The temperature in Mongu varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to warm.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The weather in Mongu changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 12°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Mongu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1072 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 261 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Mongu.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Mongu ranges from 3°C in January to 8°C in September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Mongu in Zambia
The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mongu occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 261 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 313 hours of sunshine.
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