Northern Province, Zambia
Chakobana
Chakobana is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,230 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:20
10.78° S, 29.20° EElevation 1,230 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chakobana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:0012 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:39Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
255 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chakobana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 25%
Today22 Oct33°18°
Fri23 Oct34°18°
Sat24 Oct33°20°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct32°21°
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct33°22°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct31°19°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°20°0.5 mm
When to go to Chakobana
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 47 | 52 | 72 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 91 | 77 | 62 | 44 | 47 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 264 | 218 | 218 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 138 | 255 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 29 |
What's on in Chakobana
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chakobana
Earthquakes around Chakobana
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Kawambwa 84 km ↙1967 · 108 km
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 62 km
5.1Kawambwa 49 km ←2015 · 136 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chakobana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chakobana.
What is the hottest month in Chakobana?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chakobana?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chakobana?
December is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.