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Chipata weather in May (Zambia)

What should you pack for a trip to Chipata in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Chipata during May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 27°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Chipata in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.7 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about a single day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 265 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chipata, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 265 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in May

Find out more about the weather in Zambia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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