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Southern Province, Zambia

Chikunka

Chikunka is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,136 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:57
16.35° S, 27.57° EElevation 1,136 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chikunkaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chikunka 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

214 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chikunka

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 32%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°25°
Sun25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct35°23°
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct33°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
Sun1 Nov33°22°
Mon2 Nov34°22°

When to go to Chikunka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515562859810010010083705048
High26°26°26°25°24°22°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°11°11°13°16°19°19°18°
Rain (mm)21417911824511012086189
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Chikunka

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 Chikunka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikunka

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 97 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 57 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 105 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 118 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikunka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikunka.
What is the hottest month in Chikunka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikunka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikunka?
January is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.