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August in Chelston sees daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) at night. As the driest month of the year, combined with excellent weather, it's a great time to visit.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April, May, June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Chelston.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chelston - and find the best time to visit.
47-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chelston typically rise from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of August to approximately 28°C (82°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 14°C (57°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chelston spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 22 years of weather observations (2004-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Chelston.
Find out more about the weather in Zambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Zambia in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Chelston in August. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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