Southern Province, Zambia
Chilonde
Chilonde is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 570 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:57
16.72° S, 27.98° EElevation 570 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 24°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chilonde at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1012 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
223 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chilonde
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct40°26°
Fri23 Oct41°28°
Sat24 Oct37°28°
Sun25 Oct34°27°
Mon26 Oct35°27°
Tue27 Oct37°26°
Wed28 Oct37°27°
Thu29 Oct36°29°
Fri30 Oct36°29°
Sat31 Oct35°29°
When to go to Chilonde
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 | 44 | 48 | 54 | 78 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 85 | 72 | 47 | 43 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 223 | 202 | 148 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 69 | 173 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
What's on in Chilonde
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 Chilonde
Earthquakes around Chilonde
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 48 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 6.4 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 50 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 78 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chilonde?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chilonde.
What is the hottest month in Chilonde?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Chilonde?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chilonde?
January is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.