AI-generatedKatima Mulilo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Oct · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 732 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 951 m
Climate in Katima Mulilo
Katima Mulilo has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Katima Mulilo is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Katima Mulilo
The best time to visit Katima Mulilo is from April to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to August. The rainy season is from December to February; the wettest month is January with 211 mm.
Katima Mulilo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Katima Mulilo in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Katima Mulilo in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Katima Mulilo in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Katima Mulilo in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:5518:22
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:23 · evening 17:54–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:36–18:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Katima Mulilo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Katima Mulilo in October?
In October, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:55 – 18:22
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Katima Mulilo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Katima Mulilo: score 98 against 70. In August, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 8.5 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Katima Mulilo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January27° · 5.8 h
In January, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 211 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in January61February27° · 6.3 h
In February, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in February70March28° · 6.7 h
In March, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in March95April27° · 7.5 h
In April, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in April97May26° · 8.1 h
In May, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in May96June24° · 7.9 h
In June, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in June97July24° · 8.2 h
In July, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in July98August26° · 8.5 h
In August, Katima Mulilo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in August82September30° · 8.8 h
In September, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in September70October32° · 8.7 h
In October, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in October52November31° · 7.0 h
In November, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in November55December28° · 6.1 h
In December, Katima Mulilo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Katima Mulilo.
Katima Mulilo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Katima Mulilo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in November (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 100 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 27° | 17° | 5.8 h | 22 | 211 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 27° | 17° | 6.3 h | 17 | 153 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 28° | 17° | 6.7 h | 13 | 92 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 27° | 15° | 7.5 h | 3 | 24 |
| MayMay | 97 | 26° | 13° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 11° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 24° | 10° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 26° | 12° | 8.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 30° | 15° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 32° | 17° | 8.7 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 31° | 18° | 7.0 h | 13 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 28° | 17° | 6.1 h | 20 | 161 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Katima Mulilo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Katima Mulilo, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Katima Mulilo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Katima Mulilo has about 2 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Katima Mulilo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Katima Mulilo
How breezy and how cloudy Katima Mulilo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Katima Mulilo typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Katima Mulilo: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Katima Mulilo
How often the day gets hot in Katima Mulilo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Katima Mulilo has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Katima Mulilo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Katima Mulilo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Namibia
- Currency
- Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type D, M · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +264
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Katima Mulilo vs Kazungula
In October Katima Mulilo has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs 50). During the day Kazungula is 4 °C warmer than Katima Mulilo.
| in October | Katima Mulilo | Kazungula |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Jun – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Katima Mulilo
When is the best time to visit Katima Mulilo?
The best time to visit Katima Mulilo is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Katima Mulilo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Katima Mulilo?
The rainy season is from December to February; the wettest month is January with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Katima Mulilo get?
Katima Mulilo gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.8 hours a day; in January there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Katima Mulilo in?
Katima Mulilo is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Katima Mulilo?
A nonstop flight from London to Katima Mulilo takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Katima Mulilo?
Katima Mulilo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 97, summer holidays 98, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 57.