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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Chelston.
Chelston, Zambia, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. October is the warmest month with daytime highs of 33°C (91°F), while July is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
With around 1014 mm (40 in) of annual rainfall, Chelston has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (April to October) and wet (December to February) seasons. The wettest month is January. The sunniest month is August, with 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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In Chelston, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in October to 11°C (52°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Chelston has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1014 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Chelston can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 259 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chelston Precipitation page.
Chelston can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chelston.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in January, February, March and December and higher in July, August, September and October. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Chelston. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Chelston has distinct dry (April to October) and wet (December to February) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 24°C (75°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 20°C (68°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1014 mm (40 in). January is the wettest month with 259 mm (10 in), while August is the driest with 0.9 mm (0.04 in).
Chelston receives around 2,956 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 305 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 170 hours. Overall, Chelston enjoys abundant sunshine.
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