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Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province
Lusaka Province, Zambia

Chonga

Chonga is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 1,033 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now34°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:12
15.33° S, 27.87° EElevation 1,033 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chongaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low32° / 20°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chonga at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

204 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Chonga

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Clear · wind 26 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct37°28°
Sun25 Oct35°24°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct38°24°
Thu29 Oct34°25°2 mm
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
Mon2 Nov35°23°

When to go to Chonga

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score48525777941001009276624044
High27°27°27°27°26°24°24°27°31°32°31°28°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°11°14°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)2041818520200011788175
Wet days26221961000031425

What's on in Chonga

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 Chonga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chonga

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 148 km
5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 132 km
5.1Monze 70 km ↘1974 · 147 km
5.1Monze 65 km ↘1973 · 138 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chonga.
What is the hottest month in Chonga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chonga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chonga?
January is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.