Climate Insights for Chisamba

Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia

Hottest
October
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low51°F low
Wettest
January
279 mm rain11 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chisamba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 857 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 279 mm of rainfall. Chisamba 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, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Chisamba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Chisamba 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, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°JunMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°OctMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Chisamba vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chisamba vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 279mmFebPrecipitation: 174mmMarPrecipitation: 103mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmDecPrecipitation: 162mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11inFebPrecipitation: 6.8inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 6.4in
Precipitation

Chisamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 857 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 279 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. That's 278 mm less than January, 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.Chisamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 10.9 in less than January, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Chisamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Chisamba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°70°F
May19°66°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul16°62°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Chisamba is during April, May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Chisamba is during April, May, June, July, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
174 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
29 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in