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Southern Province, Zambia

Katanda

Katanda is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,225 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time04:55
16.91° S, 26.06° EElevation 1,225 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Katandaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Katanda at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Katanda

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°
Sun1 Nov34°22°
Mon2 Nov34°22°

When to go to Katanda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49535983991001009780674447
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°26°30°31°30°27°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°10°13°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)18916210720410022480157
Wet days24201750000031423

What's on in Katanda

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 Katanda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katanda

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 112 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 108 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 107 km
5.0Luhonono 29 km ↗1991 · 121 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katanda.
What is the hottest month in Katanda?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Katanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katanda?
January is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.