When to go · Chingola
Chingola in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, roads can become difficult).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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 March?
March 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 March
- ChingolaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- Low
- Prices · Zambia overall
- Low
Zambia overall: Falls powerful; parks still closed or muddy.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chingola, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 0
March: 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