Choma weather in December (Zambia)

Is Choma a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Choma tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Choma in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 186 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Choma. 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 Choma climate page with graphs.

 

Choma, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zambia in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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. 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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