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Muchinga, Zambia

Chalwe

Chalwe is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,663 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:40
9.35° S, 32.68° EElevation 1,663 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chalweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low28° / 15°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chalwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

273 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chalwe

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°18°
Sun25 Oct29°16°
Mon26 Oct28°16°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°16°7.3 mm
Wed28 Oct29°15°
Thu29 Oct29°17°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°19°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°17°10.3 mm

When to go to Chalwe

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474751639099989992805651
High23°23°23°23°23°22°22°24°27°28°27°24°
Low15°15°15°15°13°11°11°12°13°15°15°15°
Rain (mm)27326324813930111432121250
Wet days292428184111141227

What's on in Chalwe

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 Chalwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chalwe

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 147 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 150 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 71 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 81 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chalwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chalwe.
What is the hottest month in Chalwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Chalwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chalwe?
January is the wettest month with about 273 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.