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Northern Province, Zambia

Chipulia

Chipulia is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,571 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:10
9.70° S, 30.63° EElevation 1,571 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chipuliaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chipulia at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

266 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chipulia

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°17°
Fri23 Oct32°17°
Sat24 Oct30°18°
Sun25 Oct30°17°
Mon26 Oct29°17°
Tue27 Oct30°18°
Wed28 Oct31°20°
Thu29 Oct30°20°
Fri30 Oct29°20°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°18°16.1 mm

When to go to Chipulia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474853639398979586715251
High24°24°24°24°24°23°23°25°28°28°26°24°
Low16°16°16°15°14°12°11°13°15°17°16°16°
Rain (mm)266255234709001437137258
Wet days292528163112151829

What's on in Chipulia

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 Chipulia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chipulia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 76 km
5.1Mpulungu 123 km ←1985 · 134 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chipulia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipulia.
What is the hottest month in Chipulia?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipulia?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipulia?
January is the wettest month with about 266 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.