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Southern Province, Zambia

Chikankata

Chikankata is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,291 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 time16:51
16.25° S, 28.13° EElevation 1,291 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikankataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikankata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

293 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chikankata

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct37°24°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct32°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct32°23°
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct32°23°

When to go to Chikankata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535662899810010010090795952
High25°24°24°24°22°20°20°23°27°29°28°25°
Low17°17°17°15°12°10°9°11°15°18°18°17°
Rain (mm)293241143365111225113238
Wet days24211651000021021

What's on in Chikankata

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 Chikankata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikankata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 53 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 48 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 68 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 62 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikankata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikankata.
What is the hottest month in Chikankata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikankata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikankata?
January is the wettest month with about 293 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.