Mpika Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Mpika, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Mpika Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mpika.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March and December and higher in September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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