Climate of Southern, Zambia
Area-weighted average across Southern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Southern, a subdivision of Zambia, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 188 mm / 7.4 in depending on the season (764 mm / 30.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1°C73.6°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 23°C73.4°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 22.7°C72.9°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 21.6°C70.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.3°C61.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.1°C66.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.5°C74.3°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Southern?
The best months to visit Southern, Zambia for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Southern?
Southern, Zambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 764 mm / 30.1 in, with the wettest month being January (188 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Southern?
The hottest month in Southern is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Southern?
The coldest month in Southern is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
When does it rain most in Southern?
The wettest month in Southern is January, averaging about 188 mm / 7.4 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in.