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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Shimwansa

Shimwansa is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,245 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:07
15.45° S, 28.47° EElevation 1,245 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shimwansaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Shimwansa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

258 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Shimwansa

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°

When to go to Shimwansa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515562839910010010086744949
High25°25°25°25°24°22°21°24°28°30°29°26°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°13°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)25820610529411111798206
Wet days26221971000031324

What's on in Shimwansa

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 Shimwansa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shimwansa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 132 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 144 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 148 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 115 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimwansa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimwansa.
What is the hottest month in Shimwansa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimwansa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimwansa?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.