When to go · Chingola
Chingola in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Zambia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
Is another month better than February?
February 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 February
- ChingolaHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Low
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Low
Zambia overall: Wet and green; Luangwa emerald season boats at a few camps.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chingola, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 10
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: 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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast