Chiengi weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Chiengi sits 986 m (3,235 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 Chiengi, Luapula Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 33%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Chiengi weather
Is it raining in Chiengi right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chiengi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Chiengi lately?
In the past 7 days, Chiengi had 4 rainy days and 10.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chiengi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chiengi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chiengi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chiengi is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Chiengi?
December is the wettest month, with about 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Chiengi?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F).
Does Chiengi have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–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