Nchelenge weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 22°C (72°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Nchelenge sits 931 m (3,055 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 Nchelenge, Luapula Province, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 40%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Nchelenge weather
Is it raining in Nchelenge right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 22° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nchelenge this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–28° and lows of 20–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Nchelenge lately?
In the past 7 days, Nchelenge had 2 rainy days and 11.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nchelenge?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Nchelenge weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nchelenge?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nchelenge 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 (79°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Nchelenge?
December is the wettest month, with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Nchelenge?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does Nchelenge 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