Chipata Climate by Month
Temperatures in Chipata experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very warm, while the cooler months tend
to be warm.
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 Chipata, 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 25°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 13°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Chipata has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1043 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Chipata, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 269 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.2 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Chipata, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in September. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Chipata.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Chipata 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:
Rainy season in Chipata occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 269 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
September is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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