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Southern Province, Zambia

Simapungula

Simapungula is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,217 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time01:40
16.77° S, 26.23° EElevation 1,217 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simapungulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Simapungula 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

187 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Simapungula

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct33°24°12.4 mm
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
Sun1 Nov34°21°
Mon2 Nov36°23°
Tue3 Nov35°24°
Wed4 Nov35°24°

When to go to Simapungula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score50546083991001009780674448
High26°26°26°26°25°23°23°26°30°31°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°13°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)18716310119410022281155
Wet days24201750000031423

What's on in Simapungula

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 Simapungula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simapungula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 97 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 126 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 94 km
5.0Luhonono 29 km ↗1991 · 145 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simapungula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simapungula.
What is the hottest month in Simapungula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Simapungula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simapungula?
January is the wettest month with about 187 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.