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Northern Province, Zambia

Chimula

Chimula is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,597 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:44
9.10° S, 31.70° EElevation 1,597 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chimulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low28° / 15°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chimula at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

216 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chimula

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct30°18°11.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°8.3 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°3.6 mm
Mon2 Nov26°17°3.2 mm
Tue3 Nov27°16°5.3 mm
Wed4 Nov28°16°1 mm
Thu5 Nov28°17°
Fri6 Nov28°17°
Sat7 Nov29°17°

When to go to Chimula

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494953629198989689725152
High24°24°24°23°23°23°23°25°27°28°27°25°
Low15°15°15°15°13°10°10°11°13°15°16°15°
Rain (mm)216197201911411132088192
Wet days292428174112161828

What's on in Chimula

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 Chimula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chimula

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Sumbawanga 55 km →2019 · 139 km
5.5Sumbawanga 7 km ↑1975 · 133 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 92 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 42 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chimula.
What is the hottest month in Chimula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Chimula?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chimula?
January is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.