When to go · Chipata
Chipata in August
Great month. Inside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Zambia overall
- Prices
- High
- Zambia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Chipata
Inside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.
Weather in August
- ChipataHighs around 27 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Zambia overall
- High
- Prices · Zambia overall
- High
Zambia overall: Excellent game; Devil's Pool opens as the river drops (check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings