Northern Province, Zambia
Chipya
Chipya is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,272 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now32°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time12:44
10.02° S, 31.37° EElevation 1,272 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chipya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 17:5112 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:15Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
224 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chipya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 22%
Today25 Oct32°19°
Mon26 Oct32°19°
Tue27 Oct33°19°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct28°21°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°18°16.1 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°8.8 mm
Sun1 Nov28°18°5.3 mm
Mon2 Nov27°19°5.1 mm
Tue3 Nov27°19°9.5 mm
When to go to Chipya
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 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 64 | 91 | 99 | 98 | 90 | 79 | 66 | 42 | 47 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 224 | 225 | 216 | 64 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 101 | 215 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 28 |
What's on in Chipya
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 Chipya
Earthquakes around Chipya
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 140 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chipya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chipya.
What is the hottest month in Chipya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chipya?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chipya?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.