When to go · Chingola
Chingola in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Chingola's best window: May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions).
- JuneGreatInside Chingola's best window: May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions).
- JulyGreatInside Chingola's best window: May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions).
- AugustGreatInside Chingola's best window: May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions).
Weather in April
- ChingolaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 5 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 Chingola, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
May: Inside Chingola's best window: May–Oct (dry season, better road conditions).
Chingola: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen