Chipata Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Chipata, Zambia is 29°C (84°F), with daytime highs ranging from 25°C (77°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in October. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chipata compares to cities worldwide.
Chipata Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Chipata changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 13°C (55°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chipata by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. October, the warmest month, gets 268 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Chipata Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Chipata spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Chipata vs Zambia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Zambia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chipata vs World: Temperature Compared
Chipata's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chipata?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chipata, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 55% — considered moderate. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 46% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Chipata's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chipata climate page.
