Northern Province, Zambia
Chilingwa
Chilingwa is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,298 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:07
9.33° S, 32.10° EElevation 1,298 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chilingwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:26 · 17:4712 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:27Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
222 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chilingwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 22%
Today22 Oct35°20°
Fri23 Oct36°20°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct33°19°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct33°19°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct34°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct34°21°
Fri30 Oct33°21°2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°3 mm
When to go to Chilingwa
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 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 63 | 90 | 98 | 99 | 91 | 80 | 67 | 43 | 47 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 31° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 222 | 214 | 195 | 90 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 88 | 200 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Chilingwa
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 Chilingwa
Earthquakes around Chilingwa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 76 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 42 km
5.1Mlowo 26 km ↖1985 · 100 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chilingwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chilingwa.
What is the hottest month in Chilingwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chilingwa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chilingwa?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.