Mpika Climate by Month
The weather in Mpika sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very warm at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Mpika, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a comfortable 23°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Mpika experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1241 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Mpika shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 303 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.4 mm of rainfall 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mpika serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Mpika.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Mpika ranges from 2°C in January to 5°C in September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Mpika in Zambia
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mpika occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 303 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.
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