Shimwansa Climate by Month
Temperatures in Shimwansa experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very warm, while the cooler months tend
to be warm.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Shimwansa, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in October to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shimwansa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1153 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Shimwansa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 291 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Shimwansa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Shimwansa.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Shimwansa ranges from 2°C in January to 4°C in July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Shimwansa in Zambia
During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Shimwansa occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 291 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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