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Northern Province, Zambia

Chipali

Chipali is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,046 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:05
15.25° S, 27.98° EElevation 1,046 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chipaliweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Chipali at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

201 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chipali

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°25°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct36°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct36°24°
Wed28 Oct36°25°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct36°24°

When to go to Chipali

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score48525777951001009378644145
High27°27°27°27°26°24°24°27°30°32°31°28°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°12°14°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)2011798119200011586171
Wet days26221961000031425

What's on in Chipali

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 Chipali

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chipali

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 135 km
5.1Monze 65 km ↘1973 · 147 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chipali?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipali.
What is the hottest month in Chipali?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipali?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipali?
January is the wettest month with about 201 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.