Southern Province, Zambia
Simwene
Simwene is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 652 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:45
16.48° S, 27.97° EElevation 652 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 22°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Simwene at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1012 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
210 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Simwene
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 14%
Today22 Oct42°25°
Fri23 Oct42°26°
Sat24 Oct38°27°
Sun25 Oct36°26°
Mon26 Oct38°26°
Tue27 Oct40°25°
Wed28 Oct39°25°
Thu29 Oct38°28°
Fri30 Oct39°28°
Sat31 Oct38°27°
When to go to Simwene
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 | 43 | 46 | 52 | 75 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 76 | 62 | 41 | 40 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 210 | 175 | 124 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 76 | 172 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
What's on in Simwene
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 Simwene
Earthquakes around Simwene
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 51 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 20 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 61 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 75 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simwene?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simwene.
What is the hottest month in Simwene?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Simwene?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simwene?
January is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.