Climate Insights for Chilubi

, Northern Province, Zambia

Hottest
October
31°C peak
Coldest
July
15°C low
Wettest
December
344mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chilubi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1461mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 344mm of rainfall. Chilubi 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 15°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Feb Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Mar Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° May Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Chilubi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 305mm Feb Precipitation: 266mm Mar Precipitation: 271mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm May Precipitation: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 344mm
Precipitation

Chilubi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1461mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 344mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 344mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Chilubi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Chilubi, which began on June 21, 2026. Chilubi 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 185mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 914mm across the season with a monthly average of 305mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 361mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 22°
May 22°
Jun 19°
Jul 19°
Aug 22°
Sep 24°
Oct 26°
Nov 25°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Chilubi is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. 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 Chilubi 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
344 mm
0 cm
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