Lusaka Province, Zambia
Chifungula
Chifungula is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,031 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:05
15.08° S, 29.33° EElevation 1,031 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chifungula at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:0312 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:39Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
239 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chifungula
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct39°25°
Fri23 Oct40°23°
Sat24 Oct35°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct35°23°
Tue27 Oct37°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Chifungula
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 | 47 | 51 | 58 | 79 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 82 | 69 | 42 | 44 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 27° |
| Low | 19° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 239 | 193 | 110 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 83 | 209 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 25 |
What's on in Chifungula
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 Chifungula
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chifungula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chifungula.
What is the hottest month in Chifungula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chifungula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chifungula?
January is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.