Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chipata Climate
Chipata is a city in Zambia (03) with a population of about 327,059. Its average annual temperature is 21.1°C (70°F), with roughly 983 mm of rain per year.
21.1°C
Avg Temp
983
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Chipata Climate
Chipata has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) and receives about 983 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.1°C
Avg Temp
983
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 239 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 214 mm |
| March | 21° / 71° | 162 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 45 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 5 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| August | 20° / 67° | 0 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
| October | 25° / 76° | 16 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 81 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 220 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chipata
The most comfortable months to visit Chipata are typically August, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 10°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chipata are typically August, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chipata, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C and about 983 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Chipata average about 31°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.