When is the best time to go to Choma

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Choma, 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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Choma weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Choma 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

Choma January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 203mm 6.4hrs 13.8hrs

The weather in January in Choma is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

January is in the summer in Choma and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Choma with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Choma February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 162mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs

February in Choma is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Choma and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Choma with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in February »

March

Choma March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 85mm 7.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Choma is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Choma and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Choma with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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April

Choma April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 28mm 9.1hrs 12.5hrs

Choma's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Choma and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Choma with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in April »

May

Choma May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 7mm 9.8hrs 12.1hrs

May is a very dry month in Choma and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Choma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Choma with around 7mm 0.3 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.

Choma weather in May »

June

Choma June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 1mm 9.9hrs 13.8hrs

The climate in Choma during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Choma and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Choma 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in June »

July

Choma July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 10.2hrs 13.4hrs

July in Choma is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Choma and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Choma 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in July »

August

Choma August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Choma is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Choma and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Choma 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in August »

September

Choma September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 2mm 10.4hrs 12.5hrs

Choma's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Choma and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Choma with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in September »

October

Choma October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 24mm 9.4hrs 12.1hrs

October is a dry month in Choma and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Choma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Choma with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in October »

November

Choma November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 93mm 7.8hrs 13.8hrs

The weather in November in Choma is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

November is in the spring in Choma and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Choma with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in November »

December

Choma December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 199mm 6.3hrs 13.4hrs

December in Choma is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Choma and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Choma with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Choma weather in December »

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Choma weather stats

Choma weather statistics
Hottest month: November 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 22.4°C 72.3°F
Wettest month: January 203mm 8ins
Warmest sea: March 26.5°C 79.7°F
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