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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Chelston

Chelston is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,227 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:09
15.38° S, 28.38° EElevation 1,227 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chelstonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chelston at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

246 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chelston

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 14%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct36°23°
Fri23 Oct37°24°
Sat24 Oct33°24°
Sun25 Oct31°20°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°

When to go to Chelston

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515561839910010010086744949
High25°25°25°25°24°22°22°25°28°30°29°26°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)2461999727411111590194
Wet days26221971000031324

What's on in Chelston

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 Chelston

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chelston

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 139 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 148 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 124 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 135 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chelston?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chelston.
What is the hottest month in Chelston?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chelston?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chelston?
January is the wettest month with about 246 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.