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Southern Province, Zambia

Usijongo

Usijongo is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,180 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 time16:48
16.43° S, 27.47° EElevation 1,180 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Usijongoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Usijongo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

214 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Usijongo

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°24°
Fri23 Oct37°25°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°24°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°24°

When to go to Usijongo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525663869910010010085735150
High25°25°25°25°23°22°21°25°29°30°29°26°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°12°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)21418012127511012086186
Wet days24211860000031223

What's on in Usijongo

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 Usijongo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Usijongo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 104 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 62 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 111 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 128 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Usijongo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Usijongo.
What is the hottest month in Usijongo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Usijongo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Usijongo?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.