Chipata weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Chipata sits 1151 m (3,776 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 78%
- 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 21° 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 30–33° and lows of 18–22°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
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.
Chipata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chipata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chipata 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 Chipata?
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 Chipata?
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 Chipata 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months