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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Hereford

Hereford is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,229 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 time16:54
15.47° S, 28.13° EElevation 1,229 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Herefordweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Hereford 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

234 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Hereford

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 Hereford

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515562819910010010084724849
High25°25°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°30°29°26°
Low18°17°17°15°13°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)2341969624310011894191
Wet days26221971000031324

What's on in Hereford

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 Hereford

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hereford

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 133 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 134 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 150 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 125 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hereford?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hereford.
What is the hottest month in Hereford?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Hereford?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hereford?
January is the wettest month with about 234 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.