When to go · Mongu
Mongu in September
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- MonguHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- High
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: Hot and dry; predators at water.
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
Sep: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 1 (better)
May: 2
Crowds
Sep: High
May: Medium
Prices
Sep: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
May: 0
September: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cool)). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.
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