Climate normals · 1970–2000
Choma Climate
Choma is a city in Zambia (07) with a population of about 98,974. Its average annual temperature is 19.1°C (66°F), with roughly 796 mm of rain per year.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
796
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Choma Climate
Choma has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F) and receives about 796 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.1°C
Avg Temp
796
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 193 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 169 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 95 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 31 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 6 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 1 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 0 mm |
| August | 17° / 62° | 0 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 2 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 23 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 91 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 185 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 Choma
The most comfortable months to visit Choma are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Choma are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Choma, Zambia has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C and about 796 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Choma average about 31°C (88°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.