Sign In Register

Sesheke, Zambia

Western Province · Zambia

Sesheke is a small city in Western Province, Zambia with a population of 29,922. Elevation: 3,120 ft (951 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

29,922 Population 5/sq mi density
3,120 ft Elevation 951 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lusaka Timezone

Discover Sesheke, Zambia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Sesheke

Sesheke

Sesheke is a border town in the Western Province of Zambia, in a district of the same name. It lies on the northern bank of the Zambezi River which forms the border with Namibia's Caprivi Strip at that point.

People

Population29,922
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Population29,922
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Coordinates-17.4759°, 24.2968°
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Country🇿🇲 Zambia
State / ProvinceWestern Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (650 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sesheke

Sesheke is a small city in Zambia (Western Province) with a population of 29,922. The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet (951 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.

Climate in Sesheke

Sesheke has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 33.5° 251.8
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.3° / 35.6° 117.9
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.4° 91.1
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 13.9° / 34.7° 46.7
May 21.5°C / 71°F 9.8° / 32.9° 2.8
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 7.8° / 31.4° 0.4
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 6.2° / 31° 0.2
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 8.7° / 35.9° 0.2
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 12.3° / 39.2° 0.4
Oct 29.6°C / 85°F 16.5° / 41.5° 9.8
Nov 29°C / 84°F 19.8° / 41.2° 73.3
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 18.8° / 39.4° 194.2
Sesheke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Zambia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Area5,661.8 sq mi (14,664.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4759°N, 24.2968°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below Zambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 10, 1991.

May 10, 1991 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana M5.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in

Sesheke has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Sesheke

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sesheke Trades Training Institute
Katima Day Secondary School
Sesheke Boarding Secondary School
Sesheke Primary School
MISE Academy
View full schools details →

Libraries in Sesheke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sesheke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arkat Minimart
Central market
Katima Market
Open Market

Hotels in Sesheke

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brenda's Best Baobab
Goodwill lodge
Sisheke Lodge
Udimuke Lodge

Restaurants in Sesheke

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Good will restaurant

Gas Stations in Sesheke

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Stop

Banks in Sesheke

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finance Bank

Airports Near Sesheke

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Katima Mulilo AirportMPAMedium Airport
Saile AirportSmall Airport
Serondela AirportSmall Airport
Sesheke AirportSJQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sesheke

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sesheke Central Evangelical Church
St. Kizito Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lusaka
Elevation
951 m (3,120 ft)

🇿🇲 About Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Population 17,351,822
Area 752,614 km²
GDP (USD) $27,577,956,471
GDP per capita $1,331
HDI 0.565
Life expectancy 66.4 years
Internet users 33.0%
Urban population 45.0%
Currency ZMW (Kwacha)
Languages English
Calling code +260
TLD .zm
Driving side left

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sesheke.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Sesheke

What is the population of Sesheke?

Sesheke has a population of 29,922 residents and is located in Zambia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 5,661.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sesheke?

Sesheke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Sesheke with another city: