Southern Province, Zambia
Sinamalima
Sinamalima is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 501 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:52
17.07° S, 27.58° EElevation 501 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 24°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sinamalima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1212 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:46Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
216 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sinamalima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct40°27°
Fri23 Oct41°27°
Sat24 Oct37°29°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct35°26°
Tue27 Oct38°25°
Wed28 Oct38°27°
Thu29 Oct36°28°
Fri30 Oct37°27°
Sat31 Oct36°27°
When to go to Sinamalima
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 | 42 | 46 | 52 | 76 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 79 | 65 | 42 | 39 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 216 | 210 | 131 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 65 | 163 |
| Wet days | 24 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
What's on in Sinamalima
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 Sinamalima
Earthquakes around Sinamalima
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 102 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 63 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 97 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 133 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sinamalima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sinamalima.
What is the hottest month in Sinamalima?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sinamalima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sinamalima?
January is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.