Mpika weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 21°C (70°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Mpika sits 1426 m (4,679 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mpika, Muchinga, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 38%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Mpika weather
Is it raining in Mpika right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 21° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Mpika this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Mpika lately?
In the past 7 days, Mpika had 1 rainy day and 4.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mpika?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mpika weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mpika?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mpika is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in June to 31°C (88°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Mpika?
January is the wettest month, with about 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Mpika?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Mpika have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months