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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Kapoteshia

Kapoteshia is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,046 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:12
15.32° S, 27.88° EElevation 1,046 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Kapoteshiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kapoteshia at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

207 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kapoteshia

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°25°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct36°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct36°24°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct36°24°
Sat31 Oct36°24°

When to go to Kapoteshia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score48515777951001009376634044
High27°27°27°27°26°24°24°27°31°32°31°28°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°11°14°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)2071838520200011789176
Wet days26221961000031425

What's on in Kapoteshia

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 Kapoteshia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapoteshia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 150 km
5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 133 km
5.1Monze 70 km ↘1974 · 149 km
5.1Monze 65 km ↘1973 · 140 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapoteshia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapoteshia.
What is the hottest month in Kapoteshia?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapoteshia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapoteshia?
January is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.