Chinsali weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Chinsali sits 1283 m (4,210 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 Chinsali, Muchinga, Zambia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Chinsali weather
Is it raining in Chinsali right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chinsali this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 18–19°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Chinsali lately?
In the past 7 days, Chinsali had 1 rainy day and 3.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chinsali?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chinsali weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chinsali?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chinsali is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (76°F) in June to 33°C (92°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Chinsali?
January is the wettest month, with about 248 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Chinsali?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Chinsali have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar 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