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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Balmoral

Balmoral is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,221 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:02
15.53° S, 28.18° EElevation 1,221 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Balmoralweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balmoral at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

224 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Balmoral

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°26°
Fri23 Oct38°26°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct35°23°
Wed28 Oct35°25°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Balmoral

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535762859810010010084725250
High25°25°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°30°29°26°
Low18°18°17°15°13°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)2241849022310011686180
Wet days25211961000021223

What's on in Balmoral

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Balmoral

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balmoral

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 125 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 127 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 141 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 116 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 2 km

Fossils in Zambia
Quaternary · 3

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balmoral?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balmoral.
What is the hottest month in Balmoral?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Balmoral?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balmoral?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.