Southern Province, Zambia
Chigumbwe
Chigumbwe is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 579 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:58
17.35° S, 27.35° EElevation 579 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chigumbwe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 18:1312 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
203 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chigumbwe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct40°28°
Fri23 Oct41°29°
Sat24 Oct36°28°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct36°26°
Tue27 Oct38°26°
Wed28 Oct37°28°
Thu29 Oct37°29°
Fri30 Oct37°27°
Sat31 Oct36°28°
When to go to Chigumbwe
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 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 72 | 92 | 100 | 100 | 92 | 76 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 203 | 205 | 109 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 68 | 156 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 23 |
What's on in Chigumbwe
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 Chigumbwe
Earthquakes around Chigumbwe
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 139 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 103 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 133 km
5.3Siavonga 30 km ←1963 · 143 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chigumbwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chigumbwe.
What is the hottest month in Chigumbwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chigumbwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chigumbwe?
January is the wettest month with about 203 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.