Muchinga, Zambia
Chifula
Chifula is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,240 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:50
9.42° S, 32.37° EElevation 1,240 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chifula at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:24 · 17:4712 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:17Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
209 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chifula
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 30 km/h · humidity 17%
Today24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct34°20°
Mon26 Oct33°21°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct34°20°2 mm
Fri30 Oct31°21°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°19°6.4 mm
Sun1 Nov27°21°2 mm
Mon2 Nov29°19°18.6 mm
When to go to Chifula
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 | 46 | 45 | 50 | 62 | 87 | 97 | 98 | 88 | 78 | 65 | 41 | 44 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 209 | 204 | 172 | 77 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 82 | 185 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Chifula
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 Chifula
Earthquakes around Chifula
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 75 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 61 km
5.1Mlowo 26 km ↖1985 · 85 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chifula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chifula.
What is the hottest month in Chifula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chifula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chifula?
January is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.