When to go · Chipata
Chipata in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C (104 °F) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 104 °F (40 °C) in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
- MayGreatInside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
- JuneGreatInside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
- JulyGreatInside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
Weather in October
- ChipataHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chipata, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Feb: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3 (better)
Feb: 16
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Oct: High
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: 'Suicide month': 40 °C in the valleys; peak game; falls low.
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
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen