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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Siachimbwe

Siachimbwe is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,146 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 timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:59
15.32° S, 28.05° EElevation 1,146 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Siachimbweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Siachimbwe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

220 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Siachimbwe

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°24°
Fri23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct35°27°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°23°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°24°

When to go to Siachimbwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49535980981001009680674346
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°26°30°31°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)2201929122300011794185
Wet days26221961000031425

What's on in Siachimbwe

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 Siachimbwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Siachimbwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 149 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 144 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 148 km
5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 125 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Siachimbwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Siachimbwe.
What is the hottest month in Siachimbwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Siachimbwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Siachimbwe?
January is the wettest month with about 220 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.