When to go · Mongu
Mongu in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- MonguHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Medium
Zambia overall: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mongu, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.
May: Inside Mongu's best window: May–Aug (dry, cool).
Mongu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen