Southern Province, Zambia
Simwele
Simwele is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 692 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:59
16.65° S, 27.98° EElevation 692 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Simwele at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1012 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
258 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Simwele
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct40°25°
Fri23 Oct41°26°
Sat24 Oct37°27°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct35°26°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct37°26°
Thu29 Oct36°28°
Fri30 Oct36°28°
Sat31 Oct35°28°
When to go to Simwele
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 49 | 55 | 80 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 85 | 72 | 48 | 43 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 28° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 258 | 228 | 167 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 84 | 204 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
What's on in Simwele
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 Simwele
Earthquakes around Simwele
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 47 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 1.5 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 51 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 76 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simwele?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simwele.
What is the hottest month in Simwele?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Simwele?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simwele?
January is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.