Northern Province, Zambia
Chikweke
Chikweke is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,348 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:52
10.08° S, 30.45° EElevation 1,348 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chikweke at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 17:5512 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:34Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
241 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chikweke
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 25%
Today22 Oct33°17°
Fri23 Oct35°17°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct32°18°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct34°18°
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct31°21°2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°19°13.2 mm
When to go to Chikweke
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 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 67 | 94 | 100 | 99 | 90 | 79 | 64 | 46 | 50 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 241 | 228 | 222 | 66 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 127 | 239 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 29 |
What's on in Chikweke
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 Chikweke
Earthquakes around Chikweke
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 125 km
5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 115 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chikweke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikweke.
What is the hottest month in Chikweke?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikweke?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikweke?
January is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.