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Southern Province, Zambia

Simulambela

Simulambela is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,265 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:54
16.90° S, 27.25° EElevation 1,265 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simulambelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Simulambela at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

244 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Simulambela

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Partly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 19%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct30°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct32°22°

When to go to Simulambela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545763849810010010090775353
High25°25°25°24°22°20°20°23°27°29°28°25°
Low17°17°16°14°12°10°9°11°15°17°18°17°
Rain (mm)24421714242821122095193
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Simulambela

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 Simulambela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simulambela

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 128 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 83 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 128 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 131 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simulambela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simulambela.
What is the hottest month in Simulambela?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Simulambela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simulambela?
January is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.