Lusaka Province, Zambia
Joseph
Joseph is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 936 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:51
15.02° S, 29.88° EElevation 936 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Joseph at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 18:0112 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
273 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Joseph
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct37°25°
Fri23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°25°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct32°21°
When to go to Joseph
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 | 49 | 52 | 59 | 85 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 84 | 72 | 49 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 273 | 238 | 139 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 89 | 244 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Joseph
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 Joseph
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Joseph?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Joseph.
What is the hottest month in Joseph?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Joseph?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Joseph?
January is the wettest month with about 273 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.