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Southern Province, Zambia

Chipwaly

Chipwaly is a locality in Southern Province, Zambia, 1,216 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:53
16.15° S, 27.95° EElevation 1,216 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chipwalyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chipwaly at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

238 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chipwaly

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°26°
Fri23 Oct37°26°
Sat24 Oct33°25°
Sun25 Oct31°21°
Mon26 Oct33°20°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct34°25°
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct33°24°
Sat31 Oct33°24°

When to go to Chipwaly

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525663869810010010086735149
High25°25°25°25°23°21°21°24°28°30°29°26°
Low18°18°17°15°13°11°10°12°16°18°19°18°
Rain (mm)23819711827411012395198
Wet days25211761000021222

What's on in Chipwaly

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 Chipwaly

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chipwaly

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Siavonga 32 km ←1963 · 74 km
5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 57 km
5.5Siavonga 39 km ↙1963 · 88 km
5.3Siavonga 9 km ↖1984 · 84 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chipwaly?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipwaly.
What is the hottest month in Chipwaly?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipwaly?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipwaly?
January is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.