Northern Province, Zambia
Katinya
Katinya is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,212 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:30
10.05° S, 31.98° EElevation 1,212 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month14mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katinya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:26 · 17:4812 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:28Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month12°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
210 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Katinya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 31%
Today22 Oct34°20°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct33°20°
Mon26 Oct32°20°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct33°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°22°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°3.9 mm
When to go to Katinya
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 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 63 | 89 | 97 | 98 | 89 | 77 | 65 | 40 | 44 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 30° | 28° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 210 | 201 | 180 | 59 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 81 | 197 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
What's on in Katinya
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 Katinya
Earthquakes around Katinya
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.7Mzuzu 135 km ←1976 · 147 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 121 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katinya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katinya.
What is the hottest month in Katinya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Katinya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katinya?
January is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.