Southern Province, Zambia
Chimuga
Chimuga is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 664 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now39°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:49
16.53° S, 27.97° EElevation 664 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chimuga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1012 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month14°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
232 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chimuga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 14%
Today22 Oct41°25°
Fri23 Oct41°26°
Sat24 Oct38°27°
Sun25 Oct36°26°
Mon26 Oct37°26°
Tue27 Oct39°25°
Wed28 Oct39°25°
Thu29 Oct38°28°
Fri30 Oct38°28°
Sat31 Oct37°27°
When to go to Chimuga
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 | 47 | 54 | 77 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 78 | 65 | 43 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 232 | 196 | 142 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 82 | 188 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
What's on in Chimuga
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 Chimuga
Earthquakes around Chimuga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 49 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 14 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 57 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 74 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chimuga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimuga.
What is the hottest month in Chimuga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimuga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimuga?
January is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.