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Southern Province, Zambia

Ushimba

Ushimba is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,255 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 time16:51
16.92° S, 27.10° EElevation 1,255 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Ushimbaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ushimba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

206 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Ushimba

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 18%

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

When to go to Ushimba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535763849810010010088755252
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°29°28°26°
Low18°17°17°15°13°10°10°12°15°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)20618011632621121881162
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Ushimba

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 Ushimba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ushimba

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 144 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 99 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 144 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ushimba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ushimba.
What is the hottest month in Ushimba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Ushimba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ushimba?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.