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Southern Province, Zambia

Namashova

Namashova is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,295 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 time17:12
16.85° S, 27.03° EElevation 1,295 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Namashovaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Namashova 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

203 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Namashova

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Partly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Namashova

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545763849810010010088765252
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°29°28°26°
Low18°17°17°15°13°10°10°12°15°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)20317611430621121980160
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Namashova

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 Namashova

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Namashova

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 104 km
5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 146 km
5.2Siavonga 74 km ↙1972 · 112 km
5.2Monze 80 km ↘1973 · 93 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Namashova?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Namashova.
What is the hottest month in Namashova?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Namashova?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Namashova?
January is the wettest month with about 203 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.