Lusaka Province, Zambia
Sichikama
Sichikama is a locality in Lusaka Province, Zambia, 786 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:12
14.97° S, 29.95° EElevation 786 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sichikama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 18:0112 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:36Next holiday24 OctoberIndependence DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
247 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sichikama
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct39°27°
Fri23 Oct40°27°
Sat24 Oct36°27°
Sun25 Oct34°23°
Mon26 Oct34°23°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°27°
Thu29 Oct35°24°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to Sichikama
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 | 42 | 46 | 52 | 77 | 96 | 100 | 100 | 93 | 76 | 63 | 40 | 39 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 247 | 218 | 129 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 82 | 223 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 26 |
What's on in Sichikama
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 Sichikama
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sichikama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sichikama.
What is the hottest month in Sichikama?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sichikama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sichikama?
January is the wettest month with about 247 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.