Southern Province, Zambia
Chatugwa
Chatugwa is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 591 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:50
16.48° S, 28.37° EElevation 591 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chatugwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:0812 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
238 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chatugwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct42°28°
Fri23 Oct42°29°
Sat24 Oct39°28°
Sun25 Oct37°27°
Mon26 Oct38°27°
Tue27 Oct40°25°
Wed28 Oct40°26°
Thu29 Oct39°29°
Fri30 Oct39°29°
Sat31 Oct38°29°
When to go to Chatugwa
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 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 74 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 91 | 74 | 61 | 43 | 37 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 238 | 201 | 115 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 78 | 181 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 21 |
What's on in Chatugwa
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 Chatugwa
Earthquakes around Chatugwa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 18 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 44 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 34 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 32 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chatugwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chatugwa.
What is the hottest month in Chatugwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chatugwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chatugwa?
January is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.