Mongu weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was clear and 24°C (76°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Aug. Mongu sits 1016 m (3,333 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 Mongu, Western Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- 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–AugOff season Nov–Mar
About Mongu weather
Is it raining in Mongu right now?
No. It’s clear and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Mongu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–37° and lows of 20–22°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mongu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mongu had 1 rainy day and 3.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mongu?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mongu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mongu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mongu is Apr–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in June to 37°C (98°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Mongu?
January is the wettest month, with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Mongu?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F).
Does Mongu have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–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