Chelston weather in December (Zambia)

Curious about the December weather in Chelston? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Chelston generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Chelston in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chelston. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chelston climate page with graphs.

 

Chelston, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 233 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Zambia in December

Find out more about the weather in Zambia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chelston in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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