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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Kapini

Kapini is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,137 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 time16:52
15.57° S, 28.67° EElevation 1,137 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapiniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kapini 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

301 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Kapini

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct35°26°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct35°23°
Sat31 Oct34°23°

When to go to Kapini

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505460859810010010084725048
High26°25°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°30°29°26°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)301233123365211221117245
Wet days25211961000021223

What's on in Kapini

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 Kapini

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapini

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 121 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 141 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 137 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 100 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapini?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapini.
What is the hottest month in Kapini?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapini?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapini?
January is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.