Northern Province, Zambia
Ishitu
Ishitu is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,243 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:01
10.67° S, 31.18° EElevation 1,243 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ishitu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:28 · 17:5212 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:31Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
252 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ishitu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 15%
Today22 Oct36°19°
Fri23 Oct37°21°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct33°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct33°19°0.5 mm
When to go to Ishitu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 46 | 52 | 68 | 91 | 97 | 99 | 89 | 77 | 65 | 41 | 45 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 252 | 236 | 206 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 118 | 235 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Ishitu
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 Ishitu
Earthquakes around Ishitu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ishitu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ishitu.
What is the hottest month in Ishitu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Ishitu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ishitu?
January is the wettest month with about 252 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.