Lusaka Province, Zambia
Chipwalu
Chipwalu is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 809 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 time16:47
15.08° S, 29.55° EElevation 809 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chipwalu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:0212 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:38Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
226 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chipwalu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct39°27°
Fri23 Oct39°28°
Sat24 Oct35°27°
Sun25 Oct33°23°
Mon26 Oct34°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct36°26°
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to Chipwalu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 47 | 54 | 78 | 96 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 77 | 64 | 42 | 41 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 226 | 184 | 113 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 79 | 205 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
What's on in Chipwalu
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 Chipwalu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chipwalu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipwalu.
What is the hottest month in Chipwalu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipwalu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipwalu?
January is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.