When to go · Chingola

Chingola in January

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: 12
Crowds: Low; Zambia overall
Prices: Low; Zambia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chingola

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChingolaHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 12 days

Zambia overall: Rains; most bush camps closed; falls rising.

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

First month

Second month

January: 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.