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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) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Zambia overall
Prices
Low
Zambia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chingola

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:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • ChingolaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), 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)

    May: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • 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

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