Climate Insights for Cahama

The climate in Cahama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 500mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Cahama is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Cahama vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cahama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 500mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 143mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 143mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cahama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Cahama, which began on March 20, 2026. Cahama is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cahama is during February, April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 19mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cahama based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.