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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Buckleys

Buckleys is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,251 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 time17:54
15.52° S, 28.23° EElevation 1,251 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Buckleysweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Buckleys at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

235 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Buckleys

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 Oct36°25°
Fri23 Oct37°26°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct34°25°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Buckleys

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535663859810010010086745250
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°25°28°30°29°26°
Low18°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2351929424311011790188
Wet days25211961000021223

What's on in Buckleys

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 Buckleys

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Buckleys

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 126 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 130 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 142 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 115 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Buckleys?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Buckleys.
What is the hottest month in Buckleys?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Buckleys?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Buckleys?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.