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Southern Province, Zambia

Maamba

Maamba is a small town in Southern Province, Zambia, 754 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,322 (2010). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population14,322
Local time00:51
17.37° S, 27.15° EElevation 754 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Maambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Maamba at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

223 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Maamba

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
Sun1 Nov35°22°
Mon2 Nov37°22°
Tue3 Nov38°23°
Wed4 Nov38°26°
Thu5 Nov37°27°
Fri6 Nov37°27°
Sat7 Nov38°26°0.5 mm

When to go to Maamba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score44485477971001009579654242
High28°27°27°27°25°23°23°26°30°32°31°28°
Low20°20°20°18°15°13°12°14°17°20°21°21°
Rain (mm)22321411539721121990178
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Maamba

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 Maamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Maamba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 119 km
5.2Siavonga 74 km ↙1972 · 117 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 130 km
5.2Monze 80 km ↘1973 · 97 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maamba.
What is the hottest month in Maamba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Maamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maamba?
January is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.