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Northern Province, Zambia

Chingali

Chingali is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,315 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time01:44
10.15° S, 31.02° EElevation 1,315 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chingaliweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chingali at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

268 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chingali

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct29°18°2.3 mm
Sun1 Nov31°18°
Mon2 Nov31°17°13.2 mm
Tue3 Nov28°19°7 mm
Wed4 Nov29°18°2.4 mm
Thu5 Nov30°18°
Fri6 Nov31°18°
Sat7 Nov32°20°
Sun8 Nov31°19°

When to go to Chingali

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505055679399999080674550
High25°26°26°25°25°25°25°27°29°30°29°26°
Low17°17°17°16°14°12°11°13°15°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)268258241707001322124259
Wet days302528143111141729

What's on in Chingali

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 Chingali

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chingali

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

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chingali?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chingali.
What is the hottest month in Chingali?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chingali?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chingali?
January is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.