Muchinga weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Muchinga, Zambia. Like most weather services, we show Muchinga at one spot: Nakonde, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (6.4 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 50%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (6.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Nakonde weather
Is it raining in Nakonde right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (6.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nakonde this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 17–17°. 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 Nakonde lately?
In the past 7 days, Nakonde had 1 rainy day and 8.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nakonde?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Muchinga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Muchinga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Muchinga 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 32°C (90°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Muchinga?
December is the wettest month, with about 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Muchinga?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Muchinga 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 for Nakonde), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Muchinga
Weather can differ a lot within Muchinga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.