Northern Province, Zambia
Samfwe
Samfwe is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,245 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:08
10.72° S, 30.88° EElevation 1,245 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Samfwe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:29 · 17:5412 h 25 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:18Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
270 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Samfwe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 31%
Today24 Oct35°21°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°19°
Thu29 Oct34°20°2 mm
Fri30 Oct31°19°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°18°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov30°18°2.5 mm
When to go to Samfwe
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 | 46 | 47 | 52 | 69 | 92 | 98 | 99 | 89 | 77 | 66 | 42 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 270 | 251 | 220 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 134 | 260 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Samfwe
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 Samfwe
Earthquakes around Samfwe
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
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 128 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samfwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samfwe.
What is the hottest month in Samfwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Samfwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samfwe?
January is the wettest month with about 270 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.