Climate of Mongu, Western, Zambia
Point-value climate at Mongu (Western, Zambia). Population approximately 52,534.
Located in Western, Zambia, Mongu has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 52,534. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 204 mm / 8 in (January) — about 903 mm / 35.6 in across the year. Mongu is the capital of Western. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mongu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C74.3°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.3°C73.9°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.2°C73.8°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.7°C72.9°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 20.3°C68.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.8°C64°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.1°C62.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.3°C68.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mongu?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Mongu's warmest month is October at an average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mongu?
Mongu, in Western, Zambia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 903 mm / 35.6 in, with the wettest month being January (204 mm / 8 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Mongu in October?
The average temperature in Mongu in October is 25.8°C / 78.4°F, with rainfall of about 28 mm / 1.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mongu?
The driest month in Mongu is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.8°C / 64°F.
When is the wettest month in Mongu?
The wettest month in Mongu is January, with approximately 204 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.