Nakonde weather
At 5:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (5.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Nakonde sits 1588 m (5,210 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 Nakonde, Muchinga, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (5.0 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 5 PM (5.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nakonde this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 17–17°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Nakonde lately?
In the past 7 days, Nakonde had 2 rainy days and 11.4 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.
Nakonde weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nakonde?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nakonde 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 Nakonde?
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 Nakonde?
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 Nakonde 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