Mpika weather in December (Zambia)

Planning a trip to Mpika in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Mpika generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Mpika in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 281 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 124 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mpika. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mpika climate page with graphs.

 

Mpika, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 281 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 124 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in Zambia in December

Find out more about the weather in Zambia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mpika in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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