SeasonMapMfuwe weather in December
Zambia
December in Mfuwe: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Mfuwe · #1123 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mfuwe in December
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Mfuwe climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 193 mm / 7.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mfuwe in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mfuwe's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMfuwe's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
December coincides with Malaria season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Mfuwe in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge
20 Oct – 15 Dec · usuallyWildlife seasonA resident elephant family walks straight through Mfuwe Lodge's reception each year to reach an old wild mango tree fruiting in the courtyard, a route the same matriarchal line has used for at least three generations. It runs from late October into mid-December. Source ↗
- Closure
Green season camp closures
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyFlat cotton soils and rising rivers cut off much of the park once the rains set in, so most of South Luangwa's remote bushcamps shut for some or all of the wet season while Mfuwe Lodge itself stays open year-round. What remains open leans hard into birding and newborn game over the classic drive-and-walk safari. Source ↗
- Hazard
Malaria season
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyInsect seasonThe Luangwa Valley is one of Zambia's highest-risk malaria areas, with transmission perennial but peaking during the rainy season from November to April. Prophylaxis alongside nets and repellent is standard advice, especially outside the cooler, drier months. Source ↗
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Mfuwe in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Mfuwe?
- December in Mfuwe: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Mfuwe on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Mfuwe in December?
- In December, Mfuwe averages a daily high of 32.2°C and a low of 23.4°C, with about 192.5 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mfuwe in December?
- Mfuwe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.