Eastern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Eastern Province, Zambia. Like most weather services, we show Eastern Province at one spot: Chipata, its largest city. At 3:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 52%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Chipata weather
Is it raining in Chipata right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Chipata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–33° and lows of 19–23°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Chipata lately?
In the past 7 days, Chipata had 1 rainy day and 2.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chipata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Eastern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Eastern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Eastern Province is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in June to 34°C (94°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Eastern Province?
January is the wettest month, with about 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Eastern Province?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F).
Does Eastern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Chipata), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Eastern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.