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Southern Province, Zambia

Tara

Tara is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,333 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:58
16.93° S, 26.78° EElevation 1,333 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Taraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Tara at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

180 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tara

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 17%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct33°22°

When to go to Tara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545764859810010010087755052
High25°25°25°25°23°21°21°24°28°29°28°26°
Low17°17°17°15°12°10°9°12°15°18°18°17°
Rain (mm)1801569723511021976145
Wet days24211871000031423

What's on in Tara

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.

Earthquakes around Tara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 133 km
5.6Itezhi Tezhi 19 km ↓1968 · 137 km
5.2Siavonga 74 km ↙1972 · 139 km
5.2Livingstone 21 km →1974 · 131 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tara.
What is the hottest month in Tara?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Tara?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tara?
January is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.