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Northern Province, Zambia

Chisunga

Chisunga is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,549 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:54
9.28° S, 31.29° EElevation 1,549 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chisungaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chisunga 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

289 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chisunga

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°17°
Sun25 Oct31°18°
Mon26 Oct30°18°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°18°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°18°
Thu29 Oct29°18°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°18°2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°17°7.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°18°3.4 mm

When to go to Chisunga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515154639198989586705354
High24°24°24°24°24°23°23°25°28°28°26°24°
Low16°16°16°16°14°12°11°13°15°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)2892482669412100532132264
Wet days292428174112161828

What's on in Chisunga

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 Chisunga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chisunga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 142 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 92 km
5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 101 km
5.0Mpulungu 99 km ↖2006 · 148 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chisunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chisunga.
What is the hottest month in Chisunga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Chisunga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chisunga?
January is the wettest month with about 289 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.