When to go · Chipata

Chipata in September

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: High; Zambia overall
Prices: High; Zambia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodZambia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChipataHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 1 day

Zambia overall: Hot and dry; predators at water.

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

First month

Second month

September: Outside the best window (May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba). Across Zambia: Hot and dry; predators at water.

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.