The climate of Mangula
Located geographically in a subtropical region,
Mangula,
Zimbabwe features a Humid subtropical climate, formally known in the Köppen climate classification as a Cwa type. This type of climate heralds a pattern of significant rainfall in the hot, humid summers and less in the mild to cool, relatively dry winters. The annual fluctuation of the climate data offers an in-depth insight into this climatic designation.
Throughout the year, the temperature in Mangula maintains a relatively warm range. The highest montly average temperature peaks at 32.7°C (90.9°F), while the lowest drops to 9.6°C (49.3°F). Meanwhile, the relative humidity varies substantially, with the highest humidity experienced at 83% and the lowest at 33%.
In terms of precipitation, Mangula observes an interesting spectrum of rainfall patterns. Rain is common in the hotter part of the year, with a peak of 190mm (7.48") of rainfall in a month. This sharply decreases to minimum levels in the cooler months, with periods lacking any rainfall at all. Closely related to rainfall, the frequency of rainy days also shows a steady decline from 28.3 days to a mere half a day in a month.
The amount of daylight is relatively stable, subtly fluctuating between 13 hours to 11.1 hours during the course of the year. Correspondingly, the sunshine duration varies from a maximum of 11.7 hours per day to a low of 7.3 hours per day. Complimenting the sunshine data, the UV index largely maintains a medium level of 6 throughout the year, briefly reaching up to 7.
The best time to visit Mangula
For tourists with a preference for warm and dry weather, the best time to visit
Mangula falls from
May to
August. During these months, Mangula enjoys mild temperatures ranging from 11.9°C (53.4°F) to 27.8°C (82°F). Rainfall hits the annual low during these months, with negligible amounts, further improving the outdoor conditions. Ample sunshine keeps the days bright for outdoor activities, although the daylight hours are slightly reduced to a range of 11.1 hours to 11.6 hours. Further enhancing the setting for outdoor explorations, the visibility remains at the peak of 10km (6.2mi).
The worst time to visit Mangula
The period spanning from
January to
March can be seemingly unfavorable for visits due to the prevalent wet conditions. Coupled with high temperatures ranging from 26.1°C (79°F) to 26.7°C (80.1°F), these months see the height of the rainy season with rainfall measuring as high as 190mm (7.48") and rainy days totaling up to 28.3 in a month. High relative humidity of up to 83% can add to the sultriness of the weather.
Spring weather in Mangula
The spring months in
Mangula, starting from
September to
November, signal a transition phase. During this period, the temperatures rise from 24.1°C (75.4°F) to a high of 32.7°C (90.9°F). Rainfall during this season is minimal, with September barely witnessing any rain and November seeing a slight increase to 62mm (2.44"). The number of daylight hours start increasing, extending from 11.6 hours to 12.9 hours, with a corresponding increase in the hours of sunshine.
Summer weather in Mangula
The summer months of
December through
February in
Mangula are predominantly hot and wet. The average temperatures maintain a high range between 28.4°C (83.1°F) to 26.7°C (80.1°F), but the main highlight of this season is the high amount of rainfall, peaking at 190mm (7.48") in the month of
January. The heightened humidity during these months complements these wet conditions.
Autumn weather in Mangula
In
Mangula, the autumn season, spanning from
March to
May, reflects a gradual cooling trend. The average temperatures fall from 26.4°C (79.5°F) to 25.5°C (77.9°F) during these transitional months. As for precipitation, the rainfall sharply drops from 83mm (3.27") to 5mm (0.2"), bringing about a drier climate. The hours of daylight subtly reduce, ranging between 12.2 hours to 11.3 hours across these months.
Winter weather in Mangula
The winter season in
Mangula, from
June to
August, doesn't follow the typical characteristics of severe cold weather. Instead, temperatures remain mild to cool, varying from 9.9°C (49.8°F) to 27.8°C (82°F). A distinct feature of this season is the glaring lack of rainfall, sometimes recording no precipitation at all. Despite the reduced 11.1 hours to 11.6 hours of daylight, the sunshine duration remains adequate, thus marking the winter months as sunny and dry.
Weather in January
January typically introduces the year with warm and humid conditions in
Mangula. The region experiences average highest temperatures of 26.7°C (80.1°F) accompanied by high relative humidity at 81%. The area is also characterized by consistent rains with intermittent sunny spells.
Weather in January » Weather in February
The month of
February continues with similar weather dynamics to
January, although with a slight drop in temperature. Picking up from January, February charts a decline in both rainfall and cloud cover. Despite this, the pressure tends to rise slightly to 1011.5mb.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March rings in changes in the weather of
Mangula, most noticeable being the decline in rainfall and relative humidity. Even though the month experiences a drop in average temperatures, from 26.4°C (79.5°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F), the weather remains warm.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As
April unfolds,
Mangula witnesses a significant transition in weather differentiating it from previous months. Decreased rainfall, reaching as low as 24mm (0.94"), accompanies a further drop in temperature. The lowering of humidity from 83% to 73% gives rise to relatively dry conditions.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May sees a considerable change in weather conditions in
Mangula,
Zimbabwe. The temperature continues to retreat, touching an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low of 11.9°C (53.4°F). Meanwhile, this drop in temperature is matched by a decrease in relative humidity to 63%.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June continues the trend set by
May, exemplified by a further drop in temperatures. During this time, rainfall flat-lines to a nil amount, indicating a dry spell throughout the region. The drastic reduction in rainfall and cloud cover significantly enhances visibility.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
With temperatures hitting a yearly low of 24°C (75.2°F) in
July, the winter season is in full swing in
Mangula. Interestingly, rainfall remains non-existent during this month, further intensifying the dry spell. A dip in relative humidity to 54% is observed, elaborating the relative dryness.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August ushers in a shift in weather conditions within
Mangula. Increasing from 24°C (75.2°F) in
July to 27.8°C (82°F) in August, it marks the departure from cooler climates. The region remains dry with no recorded rainfall. With the retreat of clouds, the skies are usually clear, making for great viewing of the stars.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September sees
Mangula transitioning towards warmer conditions. Driving this transition is an average high temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F). Coupled with decreased cloud cover down to 4%, September houses clear, bright days. Though rainfall is minimal, it does not negatively impact the various outdoor activities.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
The warmth continues into
October with a slight increase in temperatures, reaching a yearly high of 32.7°C (90.9°F). This month witnesses the return of scattered rain showers with rainfall measured at 5mm (0.2"). Nevertheless, the duration and intensity of these showers do not significantly disrupt outdoor activities.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November presents a notable shift as
Mangula moves into its rainier season. Rainfall jumps up to 62mm (2.44"), a substantial increase compared to previous months. Even as the average high temperature drops to 30.9°C (87.6°F), the warmth is still quite palpable.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Mangula wraps up the year in
December with weather varying significantly from the beginning of the year. December sees an increased rainfall of up to 127mm (5"), effectively doubling
November's reading. Meanwhile, a dip in temperature to an average high of 28.4°C (83.1°F) signals the onset of cooler conditions.
Weather in December » [Resources]