Muchinga, Zambia
Chimpamba
Chimpamba is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 645 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time06:04
11.67° S, 32.73° EElevation 645 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 22°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chimpamba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:18 · 17:4912 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter69% · Moonrise 23:23Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas 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 month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
222 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chimpamba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 65%
Today31 Oct37°25°
Sun1 Nov38°25°
Mon2 Nov38°25°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov37°25°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov38°25°1 mm
Thu5 Nov37°24°9.8 mm
Fri6 Nov38°24°
Sat7 Nov40°25°
Sun8 Nov39°26°
When to go to Chimpamba
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 | 33 | 35 | 41 | 50 | 75 | 84 | 85 | 75 | 61 | 51 | 26 | 28 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 31° | 34° | 36° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 222 | 181 | 177 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 68 | 184 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 27 |
What's on in Chimpamba
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 Chimpamba
Earthquakes around Chimpamba
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 69 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chimpamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimpamba.
What is the hottest month in Chimpamba?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimpamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimpamba?
January is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.