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Southern Province, Zambia

Simuyuni

Simuyuni is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,198 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time05:36
17.18° S, 26.16° EElevation 1,198 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simuyuniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Simuyuni at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

178 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Simuyuni

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°6.6 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
Sun1 Nov34°20°
Mon2 Nov35°22°
Tue3 Nov35°22°
Wed4 Nov35°23°

When to go to Simuyuni

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score50545982991001009780684548
High27°26°27°26°25°23°22°26°30°31°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°13°11°10°13°17°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)17815310321510022577151
Wet days23201761000031423

What's on in Simuyuni

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 Simuyuni

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simuyuni

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 142 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 79 km
5.0Itezhi Tezhi 25 km ↓2011 · 138 km
5.0Luhonono 29 km ↗1991 · 123 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simuyuni?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simuyuni.
What is the hottest month in Simuyuni?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Simuyuni?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simuyuni?
January is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.