Western Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Western Province, Zambia. Like most weather services, we show Western Province at one spot: Mongu, its largest city. At 2:45 AM local time it was clear and 22°C (72°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 11%
- 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 22° 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 35–37° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mongu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mongu had 1 rainy day and 2.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mongu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Western Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Western Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Western Province 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 Western Province?
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 Western Province?
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 Western Province 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 for Mongu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Western Province
Weather can differ a lot within Western Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.