Chilanga weather in December (Zambia)

How is the weather in Chilanga in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Chilanga generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Chilanga in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chilanga. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Chilanga climate page with graphs.

 

Chilanga, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 242 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lusaka, Zambia (17 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Chilanga 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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