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Southern Province, Zambia

Muchelembe

Muchelembe is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,132 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:56
16.37° S, 27.53° EElevation 1,132 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Muchelembeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Muchelembe 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

215 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Muchelembe

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°
Fri23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct35°25°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°

When to go to Muchelembe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515561859810010010083705049
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°26°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)21518011925511012087189
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Muchelembe

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 Muchelembe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Muchelembe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 99 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 59 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 107 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 121 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Muchelembe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muchelembe.
What is the hottest month in Muchelembe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Muchelembe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muchelembe?
January is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.