Chiengi, Zambia
Luapula Province · Zambia
Chiengi is a small city in Luapula Province, Zambia with a population of 9,161. Elevation: 3,258 ft (993 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Chiengi
Chiengi is a historic colonial boma of the British Empire in central Africa and today is a settlement in the Luapula Province of Zambia, and headquarters of Chiengi District. Chiengi is in the north-east corner of Lake Mweru, and at the foot of wooded hills dividing that lake from Lake Mweru Wantipa, and overlooking a dambo stretching northwards from the lake, where the Chiengi rivulet flows down from the hills.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,161 |
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.6604°, 29.1614° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Country | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
| State / Province | Luapula Province |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chiengi
Chiengi is a small city in Zambia (Luapula Province) with a population of 9,161. The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet (993 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lusaka.
Climate in Chiengi
Chiengi has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1307 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above Zambia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6604°S, 29.1614°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Chiengi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Chiengi
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chiengi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kashikishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Luvua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pweto Airport | PWO | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Chiengi
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Chiengi.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mawasha Falls | |
| Mawasha Falls |
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Chiengi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.
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