Chirundu weather
At 2:30 AM local time it was clear and 26°C (79°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Aug. Chirundu sits 395 m (1,296 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chirundu, Southern Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–AugOff season Nov–Feb
About Chirundu weather
Is it raining in Chirundu right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Chirundu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 38–42° and lows of 24–27°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Chirundu lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chirundu?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chirundu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chirundu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chirundu is Apr–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 37°C (99°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Chirundu?
January is the wettest month, with about 179 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Chirundu?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Chirundu have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Nov is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months