Muchinga, Zambia
Chikwinda
Chikwinda is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 543 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:50
12.85° S, 32.02° EElevation 543 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chikwinda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:22 · 17:5112 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:15Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in October
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
240 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chikwinda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 20 km/h · humidity 23%
Today24 Oct41°27°
Sun25 Oct38°27°
Mon26 Oct39°27°
Tue27 Oct40°26°
Wed28 Oct41°27°
Thu29 Oct40°27°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct38°27°
Sat31 Oct37°27°
Sun1 Nov37°26°
Mon2 Nov38°27°
When to go to Chikwinda
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 | 34 | 36 | 43 | 55 | 77 | 85 | 86 | 75 | 60 | 52 | 25 | 28 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 31° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 32° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 240 | 210 | 156 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 79 | 203 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Chikwinda
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 Chikwinda
Earthquakes around Chikwinda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chikwinda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikwinda.
What is the hottest month in Chikwinda?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikwinda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikwinda?
January is the wettest month with about 240 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.