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Southern Province, Zambia

Mapobwe

Mapobwe is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,081 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 time18:17
16.97° S, 27.42° EElevation 1,081 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mapobweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mapobwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

254 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mapobwe

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 17%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°22°
Fri23 Oct39°22°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct34°22°

When to go to Mapobwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515461849810010010087734949
High26°26°26°25°23°21°21°24°28°30°29°27°
Low19°19°18°16°13°11°10°12°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)25424015548932121894201
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Mapobwe

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 Mapobwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mapobwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 114 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 70 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 112 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 144 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mapobwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapobwe.
What is the hottest month in Mapobwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapobwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapobwe?
January is the wettest month with about 254 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.