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Southern Province, Zambia

Muchabwe

Muchabwe is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,129 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 timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:56
15.32° S, 26.37° EElevation 1,129 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Muchabweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Muchabwe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

249 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Muchabwe

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°
Fri23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct36°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°

When to go to Muchabwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score48515680971001009377624145
High27°27°27°27°26°24°23°27°31°32°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°10°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)249204149214000223110216
Wet days26231961000041525

What's on in Muchabwe

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 Muchabwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Muchabwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 72 km
5.5Mumbwa 64 km ←1959 · 45 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 82 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muchabwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchabwe.
What is the hottest month in Muchabwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchabwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchabwe?
January is the wettest month with about 249 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.