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When to go · Chipata

Chipata in May

Great month. Inside Chipata's best window: May–Aug (dry, cooler); late Feb for Ncwala, Aug for Kulamba.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
27°C / 13°C
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Zambia overall
Prices
Medium
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 May

Long-term averages
  • ChipataHighs around 27 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zambia overall
Medium
Prices · Zambia overall
Medium

Zambia overall: Camps reopen; green bush; falls still high.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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