Northern Province, Zambia
Sumbu
Sumbu is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 767 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:01
8.52° S, 30.48° EElevation 767 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 23°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sumbu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 17:5312 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:34Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in September
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
220 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Sumbu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct30°25°0.8 mm
Fri23 Oct31°25°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct33°26°
Tue27 Oct33°26°
Wed28 Oct33°27°
Thu29 Oct29°27°
Fri30 Oct28°24°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct27°24°3.9 mm
When to go to Sumbu
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 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 48 | 74 | 82 | 83 | 76 | 68 | 51 | 38 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 238 | 174 | 186 | 79 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 137 | 220 |
| Wet days | 28 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 29 |
What's on in Sumbu
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 Sumbu
Earthquakes around Sumbu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195011magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record6within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Mpulungu 98 km ↖2000 · 65 km
5.9Pweto 124 km →2017 · 51 km
5.9Sumbawanga 153 km ↖1997 · 129 km
5.5Sumbawanga 7 km ↑1975 · 141 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sumbu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sumbu.
What is the hottest month in Sumbu?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Sumbu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sumbu?
December is the wettest month with about 220 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.