Northern Province, Zambia
Chonya
Chonya is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,262 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now33°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time16:52
10.28° S, 31.41° EElevation 1,262 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chonya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:28 · 17:5112 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:30Next 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
272 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Chonya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 23%
Today22 Oct34°20°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct33°20°
Mon26 Oct33°20°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct32°20°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct31°19°4.4 mm
When to go to Chonya
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 | 47 | 47 | 52 | 65 | 91 | 99 | 98 | 89 | 79 | 65 | 42 | 47 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 272 | 256 | 221 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 112 | 246 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 28 |
What's on in Chonya
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 Chonya
Earthquakes around Chonya
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chonya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chonya.
What is the hottest month in Chonya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Chonya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chonya?
January is the wettest month with about 272 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.