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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Chawama

Chawama is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,273 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:05
15.49° S, 28.24° EElevation 1,273 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chawamaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chawama at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

239 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chawama

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°25°
Fri23 Oct37°26°
Sat24 Oct34°25°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct34°25°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Chawama

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525663839910010010086744950
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°25°28°30°29°26°
Low17°17°17°15°13°11°10°12°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)2391969625311011792191
Wet days26221971000031324

What's on in Chawama

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 Chawama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chawama

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 128 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 133 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 145 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 117 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chawama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chawama.
What is the hottest month in Chawama?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chawama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chawama?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.