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Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe

Shamva

Shamva is a small town in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, 947 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,353 (2007). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population10,353
Local time18:12
17.31° S, 31.58° EElevation 947 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Shamvaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Shamva at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

204 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Shamva

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

14-day forecast
31°C

Partly cloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct34°19°
Tue27 Oct35°18°
Wed28 Oct36°19°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°20°
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct30°18°
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov33°19°

When to go to Shamva

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495357799799989882714847
High28°27°27°27°25°23°23°26°29°30°31°28°
Low19°19°18°16°13°10°10°11°14°17°19°19°
Rain (mm)20416410428522131668166
Wet days24211551110131223

What's on in Shamva

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zimbabwe seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shamva

Eclipses and meteor showers

Shamva from above

Around Shamva3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Shamva

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRE
86 km
ShamvaRailway station
1.6 km

Places near Shamva

Places with a climate like Shamva

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shamva?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shamva.
What is the hottest month in Shamva?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Shamva?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shamva?
January is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.