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Northern Province, Zambia

Chitimvula

Chitimvula is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,617 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:50
9.20° S, 31.05° EElevation 1,617 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chitimvulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low28° / 16°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chitimvula at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in October

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

309 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chitimvula

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°18°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct33°18°
Sat24 Oct32°21°
Sun25 Oct30°20°
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct32°19°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct28°20°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°19°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°9.3 mm

When to go to Chitimvula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484955659299989485705252
High24°24°24°24°24°24°24°26°28°28°26°24°
Low15°15°15°15°14°12°11°13°15°16°16°15°
Rain (mm)3092582598911001537134269
Wet days292428163111161929

What's on in Chitimvula

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 Chitimvula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chitimvula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Mpulungu 98 km ↖2000 · 141 km
5.9Pweto 124 km →2017 · 140 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 114 km
5.1Mpulungu 85 km ↙1994 · 74 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chitimvula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chitimvula.
What is the hottest month in Chitimvula?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Chitimvula?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chitimvula?
January is the wettest month with about 309 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.