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Weather & Climate in Sesheke, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (951 m) |
| Area | 5,661.8 sq mi (14,664.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4759°N, 24.2968°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 10, 1991 | 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").