Mpulungu weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Mpulungu sits 784 m (2,572 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 Mpulungu, Northern Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Mpulungu weather
Is it raining in Mpulungu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mpulungu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 22–22°. 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 Mpulungu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mpulungu had 1 rainy day and 23.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mpulungu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mpulungu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mpulungu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mpulungu 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 Mpulungu?
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 Mpulungu?
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 Mpulungu 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