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Southern Province, Zambia

Saye

Saye is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,028 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 time16:51
16.95° S, 27.38° EElevation 1,028 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Sayeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Saye at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

240 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Saye

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 17%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°22°
Fri23 Oct39°22°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct34°22°

When to go to Saye

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515461849810010010086724849
High26°26°26°25°24°22°21°24°28°30°29°27°
Low19°19°18°16°13°11°10°12°16°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)24022414846832121892191
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Saye

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 Saye

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 116 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 72 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 115 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saye?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saye.
What is the hottest month in Saye?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Saye?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saye?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.