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Southern Province, Zambia

Gwembe

Gwembe is a village in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,247 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,052. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,052
Local time16:59
16.50° S, 27.61° EElevation 1,247 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gwembeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gwembe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

248 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Gwembe

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Gwembe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535663869810010010088755452
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°30°28°25°
Low17°17°17°15°12°10°9°11°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)24821014433621122299216
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Gwembe

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 Gwembe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gwembe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 88 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 45 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 95 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 113 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gwembe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gwembe.
What is the hottest month in Gwembe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gwembe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gwembe?
January is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.