Copperbelt, Zambia
Cheya
Cheya is a locality in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,208 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:07
13.03° S, 27.75° EElevation 1,208 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cheya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:40 · 18:0812 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
308 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Cheya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 18%
Today22 Oct37°22°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct35°23°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct35°21°
When to go to Cheya
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 | 48 | 49 | 55 | 75 | 92 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 75 | 64 | 44 | 47 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 308 | 237 | 179 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 128 | 279 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Cheya
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 Cheya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cheya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cheya.
What is the hottest month in Cheya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Cheya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cheya?
January is the wettest month with about 308 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.