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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Malaika

Malaika is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,082 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 time17:05
15.57° S, 28.81° EElevation 1,082 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Malaikaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Malaika at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

304 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Malaika

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 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct35°26°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct34°23°

When to go to Malaika

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505460849810010010083705048
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low19°19°18°16°14°12°11°13°17°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)304230126375211222119251
Wet days25221861000031223

What's on in Malaika

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 Malaika

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Malaika

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 125 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 149 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 140 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 101 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malaika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malaika.
What is the hottest month in Malaika?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Malaika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malaika?
January is the wettest month with about 304 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.