Copperbelt, Zambia
Chondwe
Chondwe is a locality in Copperbelt, Zambia, 1,301 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.
Now33°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:53
13.22° S, 28.75° EElevation 1,301 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 19°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chondwe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:0412 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:41Next 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 month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
320 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chondwe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct35°22°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct35°22°
When to go to Chondwe
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 | 50 | 52 | 58 | 79 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 94 | 80 | 70 | 46 | 49 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 26° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 320 | 244 | 168 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 126 | 275 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 27 |
What's on in Chondwe
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 Chondwe
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chondwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chondwe.
What is the hottest month in Chondwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Chondwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chondwe?
January is the wettest month with about 320 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.