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Chilanga Climate by Month

The weather in Chilanga sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Chilanga, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in October to a comfortable 24°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Chilanga experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1018 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Chilanga, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 254 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.8 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Chilanga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Chilanga in Zambia

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Chilanga?
    Rainy season in Chilanga occurs in the months of January, February and December.
  • Does Chilanga have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chilanga?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chilanga?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chilanga?
    January tops the wettest month list with 254 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chilanga?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chilanga?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Chilanga

    Thu   Nov 21
    32°C | 20°C
    E 18 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    33°C | 21°C
    NE 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    35°C | 21°C
    N 11 km/h
    0.1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain