When to go · Chipata

Chipata in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Zambia overall
Prices: Medium; Zambia overall

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Verdict

GoodZambia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

ChipataHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zambia overall: Medium
Prices · Zambia overall: Medium

Zambia overall: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chipata, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Feb: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
Feb: 16
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Falls at peak: spray soaks the Knife-Edge Bridge.

February: Inside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.

Chipata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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