Mbala weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM (9.7 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Mbala sits 1616 m (5,302 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 Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM (9.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Mbala weather
Is it raining in Mbala right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM (9.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mbala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–28° and lows of 16–18°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Mbala lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbala had 3 rainy days and 22.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mbala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mbala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mbala is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 31°C (87°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Mbala?
December is the wettest month, with about 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Mbala?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Mbala 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