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Southern Province, Zambia

Maba

Maba is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,207 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:13
16.63° S, 27.48° EElevation 1,207 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mabaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Maba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

233 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Maba

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct32°21°1.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct31°20°
Sun1 Nov31°20°
Mon2 Nov32°21°
Tue3 Nov34°21°

When to go to Maba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545763849810010010089755252
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°29°28°26°
Low18°18°17°15°13°11°10°12°15°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)23320313935621122093197
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Maba

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.

Earthquakes around Maba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 100 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 54 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 104 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 128 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maba.
What is the hottest month in Maba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Maba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maba?
January is the wettest month with about 233 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.