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Southern Province, Zambia

Chikonga

Chikonga is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,149 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:12
16.37° S, 27.58° EElevation 1,149 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikonga at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

217 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chikonga

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Clear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 25%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°25°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°23°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
Sun1 Nov33°21°
Mon2 Nov34°22°

When to go to Chikonga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515562869810010010084715149
High26°25°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°31°29°26°
Low18°18°17°16°13°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)21718111925511012087191
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Chikonga

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 Chikonga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikonga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 94 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 55 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 103 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 116 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikonga.
What is the hottest month in Chikonga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikonga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikonga?
January is the wettest month with about 217 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.