Muchinga, Zambia
Matanda
Matanda is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 641 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:20
11.52° S, 32.78° EElevation 641 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 22°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matanda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:19 · 17:4812 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous92% · Moonrise 20:17Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in October
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
206 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Matanda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 14%
Today28 Oct40°25°
Thu29 Oct40°25°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct34°24°3.7 mm
Sat31 Oct34°23°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
Mon2 Nov37°25°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov37°25°1 mm
Wed4 Nov38°25°
Thu5 Nov39°27°
Fri6 Nov38°25°
When to go to Matanda
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 34 | 39 | 48 | 73 | 82 | 83 | 74 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 27 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 206 | 170 | 160 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 62 | 169 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 27 |
What's on in Matanda
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 Matanda
Earthquakes around Matanda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 52 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matanda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matanda.
What is the hottest month in Matanda?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Matanda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matanda?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.