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Southern Province, Zambia

Simupingula

Simupingula is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,184 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now25°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time23:16
16.75° S, 26.13° EElevation 1,184 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simupingulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Simupingula at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

184 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Simupingula

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 45%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct34°24°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov35°23°
Mon2 Nov34°23°

When to go to Simupingula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score49545981981001009578664347
High27°26°27°27°25°23°23°26°30°32°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°13°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)18415810019410022278151
Wet days24201750000031423

What's on in Simupingula

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 Simupingula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simupingula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 94 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 126 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 90 km
5.0Luhonono 29 km ↗1991 · 136 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simupingula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simupingula.
What is the hottest month in Simupingula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Simupingula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simupingula?
January is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.