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Southern Province, Zambia

Maluma

Maluma is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,276 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:23
16.73° S, 27.27° EElevation 1,276 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Malumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Maluma 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

222 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Maluma

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct31°22°1.2 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct31°19°
Sun1 Nov33°20°
Mon2 Nov34°21°
Tue3 Nov34°22°
Wed4 Nov34°23°

When to go to Maluma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535663849810010010089765352
High25°25°25°24°23°21°20°24°27°29°28°25°
Low17°17°17°15°13°10°10°12°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)22219313235621122089180
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Maluma

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 Maluma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Maluma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 124 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 78 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 126 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 126 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maluma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maluma.
What is the hottest month in Maluma?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Maluma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maluma?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.