Climate Insights for Chawinda

The climate in Chawinda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 148mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 30mm of rainfall. Chawinda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are April, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Chawinda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Chawinda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 148mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 30mm of rainfall. January and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 29mm less than December, 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.

Chawinda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Chawinda, which began on June 21, 2026. Chawinda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Chawinda is during January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chawinda 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.