When is the best time to go to Chipata

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chipata, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chipata weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chipata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chipata January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 252mm 5.4hrs 13.6hrs

Warm, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Chipata during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chipata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Chipata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chipata with around 252mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Chipata February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 224mm 5.8hrs 13.3hrs

February in Chipata is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chipata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Chipata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chipata with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in February »

March

Chipata March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 161mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Chipata is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chipata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Chipata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chipata with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in March »

April

Chipata April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 52mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

Chipata's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chipata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Chipata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chipata with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in April »

May

Chipata May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 4mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

May is a very dry month in Chipata and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chipata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Chipata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chipata with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in May »

June

Chipata June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 9.2hrs 13.6hrs

Chipata's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chipata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Chipata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chipata with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in June »

July

Chipata July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

July in Chipata is generally arid with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chipata, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Chipata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in July »

August

Chipata August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 0mm 9.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Chipata is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chipata, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Chipata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in August »

September

Chipata September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 1mm 9.8hrs 12.5hrs

Chipata's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chipata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Chipata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in September »

October

Chipata October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 15mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

October is a dry month in Chipata and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chipata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Chipata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in October »

November

Chipata November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 28mm 7.7hrs 13.6hrs

November is a dry month in Chipata and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chipata.

November is in the spring in Chipata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in November »

December

Chipata December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 223mm 5.7hrs 13.3hrs

December in Chipata is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chipata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Chipata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chipata with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chipata weather in December »

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Chipata weather stats

Chipata weather statistics
Hottest month: October 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: January 252mm 9.9ins
Warmest sea: March 28.7°C 83.7°F
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