Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mongu Climate
Mongu is a city in Zambia (01) with a population of about 111,450. Its average annual temperature is 22.2°C (72°F), with roughly 904 mm of rain per year.
22.2°C
Avg Temp
904
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mongu Climate
Mongu has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and receives about 904 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.2°C
Avg Temp
904
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 204 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 189 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 146 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 40 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 4 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 1 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 4 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 28 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 96 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 192 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mongu
The most comfortable months to visit Mongu are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 34°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mongu are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mongu, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C and about 904 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Mongu average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.