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Southern Province, Zambia

Zara

Zara is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,260 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 time17:04
16.62° S, 27.30° EElevation 1,260 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Zaraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zara 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

208 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Zara

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct37°24°
Sat24 Oct32°24°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct35°24°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Zara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545763849810010010088755252
High25°25°25°24°23°21°21°24°28°29°28°25°
Low18°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°15°18°18°18°
Rain (mm)20817912030521121983171
Wet days24211971000031323

What's on in Zara

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 Zara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 120 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 74 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 123 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zara.
What is the hottest month in Zara?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Zara?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zara?
January is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.