Climate of Chipata, Eastern, Zambia
Point-value climate at Chipata (Eastern, Zambia). Population approximately 85,963.
Located in Eastern, Zambia, Chipata has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 85,963. Monthly average temperatures range from 17°C / 62.6°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 241 mm / 9.5 in (January) — about 996 mm / 39.2 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chipata's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6°C70.9°F | 241 mm9.5″ | — |
| February | 21.4°C70.5°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| March | 21.2°C70.2°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| April | 20.7°C69.3°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.2°C66.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.2°C63°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17°C62.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.2°C66.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 24.4°C75.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23.9°C75°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 21.9°C71.4°F | 224 mm8.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chipata?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Chipata's warmest month is October at an average of 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chipata?
Chipata, in Eastern, Zambia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17°C / 62.6°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 996 mm / 39.2 in, with the wettest month being January (241 mm / 9.5 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Chipata in October?
The average temperature in Chipata in October is 24.4°C / 75.9°F, with rainfall of about 16 mm / 0.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chipata?
The driest month in Chipata is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.2°C / 63°F.
When is the wettest month in Chipata?
The wettest month in Chipata is January, with approximately 241 mm / 9.5 in of average monthly rainfall.