Mwinilunga Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mwinilunga, Zambia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Mwinilunga has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1355 mm (53 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 267 mm (11 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 133 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mwinilunga Temperature page.
Explore Mwinilunga's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Mwinilunga spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Zambia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Zambia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mwinilunga vs World: Rainfall Compared
Mwinilunga's average annual precipitation is 1355 mm (53 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Mwinilunga's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mwinilunga Climate page.
