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Southern Province, Zambia

Putu

Putu is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 997 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:46
15.43° S, 26.80° EElevation 997 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Putuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low33° / 20°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Putu at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

197 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Putu

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°25°
Fri23 Oct40°24°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct38°26°
Sun25 Oct36°25°
Mon26 Oct36°24°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct38°25°
Thu29 Oct38°26°
Fri30 Oct38°25°
Sat31 Oct36°25°

When to go to Putu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score45495375931001008973573642
High28°27°28°28°27°24°24°28°31°33°31°28°
Low19°19°18°16°14°11°11°13°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)1971539115200011883167
Wet days26231961000041525

What's on in Putu

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.

Earthquakes around Putu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 93 km
5.5Mumbwa 64 km ←1959 · 67 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 106 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putu.
What is the hottest month in Putu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Putu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putu?
January is the wettest month with about 197 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.