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Southern Province, Zambia

Hamakalu

Hamakalu is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,024 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:12
16.48° S, 27.70° EElevation 1,024 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Hamakaluweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Hamakalu at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

227 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Hamakalu

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct39°23°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°

When to go to Hamakalu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505460859810010010083694948
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low19°18°18°16°13°11°10°12°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)22719013330611122089196
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Hamakalu

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 Hamakalu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hamakalu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 79 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 37 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 86 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 103 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hamakalu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hamakalu.
What is the hottest month in Hamakalu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Hamakalu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hamakalu?
January is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.