Northern Province, Zambia
Chisoke
Chisoke is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,251 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:52
10.63° S, 31.02° EElevation 1,251 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chisoke at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:29 · 17:5312 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:32Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence 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 July
Wettest monthJanuary
270 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chisoke
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 16%
Today22 Oct34°19°
Fri23 Oct37°20°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct33°21°
Mon26 Oct33°20°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct33°20°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct31°18°0.5 mm
When to go to Chisoke
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 | 47 | 52 | 69 | 92 | 98 | 99 | 90 | 78 | 66 | 42 | 46 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 270 | 253 | 223 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 131 | 258 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Chisoke
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 Chisoke
Earthquakes around Chisoke
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 record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.3Samfya 49 km ↗2014 · 144 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chisoke?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chisoke.
What is the hottest month in Chisoke?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chisoke?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chisoke?
January is the wettest month with about 270 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.