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Southern Province, Zambia

Simwatachela

Simwatachela is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,243 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 time16:53
17.58° S, 26.77° EElevation 1,243 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Simwatachelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Simwatachela at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

229 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Simwatachela

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Partly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct33°21°

When to go to Simwatachela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score53576383989910010086725152
High26°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°30°28°26°
Low18°18°17°15°12°10°9°12°16°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)229204119347210227102188
Wet days23211971000041322

What's on in Simwatachela

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 Simwatachela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Simwatachela

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 83 km
5.2Monze 80 km ↘1973 · 145 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simwatachela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simwatachela.
What is the hottest month in Simwatachela?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Simwatachela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simwatachela?
January is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.