Lusaka Province, Zambia
Chapita
Chapita is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 843 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:17
15.13° S, 29.72° EElevation 843 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chapita at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:0212 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
238 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chapita
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 18%
Today22 Oct40°28°
Fri23 Oct40°28°
Sat24 Oct35°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct34°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct36°27°
Thu29 Oct35°25°
Fri30 Oct35°25°
Sat31 Oct34°24°
When to go to Chapita
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 | 44 | 47 | 53 | 78 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 77 | 64 | 43 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 238 | 194 | 122 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 82 | 217 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Chapita
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 Chapita
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chapita?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapita.
What is the hottest month in Chapita?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapita?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapita?
January is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.