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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

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 per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Chipata?
    Rainy season in Chipata occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Chipata have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chipata?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chipata?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chipata?
    January tops the wettest month list with 269 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chipata?
    June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chipata?
    September is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Chipata

    Sun   Dec 15
    33°C | 20°C
    SE 18 km/h
    4.8 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    29°C | 19°C
    E 11 km/h
    5.1 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    30°C | 18°C
    NE 18 km/h
    0.8 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder