Lusaka Province, Zambia
Chimpekete
Chimpekete is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 557 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:03
15.20° S, 29.90° EElevation 557 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 22°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chimpekete at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 18:0112 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in October
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
225 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chimpekete
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 15%
Today22 Oct42°27°
Fri23 Oct43°27°
Sat24 Oct37°29°
Sun25 Oct37°25°
Mon26 Oct36°25°
Tue27 Oct39°24°
Wed28 Oct38°26°
Thu29 Oct36°27°
Fri30 Oct37°26°
Sat31 Oct35°25°
When to go to Chimpekete
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 | 40 | 44 | 50 | 74 | 92 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 72 | 59 | 38 | 37 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 225 | 187 | 110 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 72 | 200 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Chimpekete
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 Chimpekete
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chimpekete?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimpekete.
What is the hottest month in Chimpekete?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimpekete?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimpekete?
January is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.