When to go · Mongu
Mongu in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- MonguHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mongu, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
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