ClimateAverages

Mazabuka Climate

Southern, Zambia · population 64,006 · 11 weather stations within 200 km · records 1897 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
28.4°C
Warmest month · October
33.3°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · July
9.1°C
Typical overnight low

Mazabuka has an average annual daytime high of 28.4°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is October, when highs typically reach 33.3°C, and its coldest is July, with overnight lows near 9.1°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January28.0°C19.2°C
February28.1°C19.1°C
March28.5°C18.2°C
April28.4°C15.9°C
May26.9°C12.3°C
June24.6°C9.4°C
July24.5°C9.1°CColdest
August27.5°C11.8°C
September31.2°C16.0°C
October33.3°C19.2°CWarmest
November31.2°C20.0°C
December28.6°C19.3°C

Temperature range across the year

7°14°21°28°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+1.6°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1917
-0.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Mazabuka getting hotter?

Since 1900, Mazabuka's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1897, warming totals +1.3°C.

20.7°21.2°21.6°22.1°22.6°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
June to July

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mazabuka?

Mazabuka's average annual daytime high is 28.4°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is October, with highs averaging 33.3°C, and the coldest is July, with lows averaging 9.1°C.

What is the warmest month in Mazabuka?

October is the warmest month in Mazabuka, with typical daytime highs of 33.3°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Mazabuka?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Mazabuka, running +1.6°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Mazabuka getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Mazabuka has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Mazabuka?

June to July typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.