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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Shikoswe

Shikoswe is a locality in Lusaka 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 time17:07
15.73° S, 28.49° EElevation 1,028 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shikosweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Shikoswe 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

226 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Shikoswe

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°23°
Fri23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct35°25°
Sun25 Oct32°21°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Shikoswe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495359839810010010083704847
High26°26°26°26°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low19°19°18°16°14°12°11°13°17°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2261769526311111685181
Wet days25211961000021223

What's on in Shikoswe

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 Shikoswe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shikoswe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 101 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 117 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 117 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 84 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shikoswe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shikoswe.
What is the hottest month in Shikoswe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shikoswe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shikoswe?
January is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.