The climate in Chipata during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
December is in the summer in Chipata and is typically the 4th 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.
Daytime temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.4°C 65°F |
Average temperature | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 223 mm 8.8 ins |
Rainy days | 19 days |
Sea temperature | 27.6°C 81.6°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average December is the 3rd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chipata in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | October | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
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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 |