Climate Insights for Chavuma

The climate in Chavuma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1295mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 269mm of rainfall. Chavuma 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, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Chavuma 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 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Chavuma is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1295mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 269mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 269mm less than February, 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.

Chavuma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Chavuma, which began on June 21, 2026. Chavuma 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Chavuma is during April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chavuma 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.