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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Chipongwe

Chipongwe is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,090 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:51
15.66° S, 28.22° EElevation 1,090 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chipongweweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chipongwe at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

203 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chipongwe

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

14-day forecast
36°C

Partly cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°25°
Fri23 Oct38°25°
Sat24 Oct34°26°
Sun25 Oct32°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct36°25°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct34°25°
Sat31 Oct33°24°

When to go to Chipongwe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score51546082981001009982704948
High26°26°26°26°25°23°22°25°29°31°30°27°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°11°13°17°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2031638321310011576163
Wet days25211961000021223

What's on in Chipongwe

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 Chipongwe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chipongwe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 110 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 113 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 126 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 101 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chipongwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipongwe.
What is the hottest month in Chipongwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipongwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipongwe?
January is the wettest month with about 203 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.