Muchinga, Zambia
Nchilinga
Nchilinga is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 620 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time07:38
12.28° S, 31.78° EElevation 620 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low35° / 22°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Nchilinga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:23 · 17:5212 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:14Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in October
Coolest month16°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
263 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Nchilinga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 40%
Today26 Oct38°25°
Tue27 Oct39°24°
Wed28 Oct40°25°
Thu29 Oct40°24°11 mm
Fri30 Oct34°22°1.7 mm
Sat31 Oct35°23°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov35°24°
Mon2 Nov36°24°
Tue3 Nov35°24°3.4 mm
When to go to Nchilinga
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 | 36 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 83 | 92 | 92 | 81 | 65 | 49 | 25 | 32 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 263 | 228 | 184 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 76 | 204 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 28 |
What's on in Nchilinga
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 Nchilinga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nchilinga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nchilinga.
What is the hottest month in Nchilinga?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Nchilinga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nchilinga?
January is the wettest month with about 263 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.