Chipata in May

8.9out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
1Rainy days (5 mm)
11:22 hDaylight
06:05Sunrise · 17:27 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very dry: about 1 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 18° J 26° 18° F 26° 18° M 26° 16° A 25° 14° M 24° 12° J 23° 11° J 26° 13° A 29° 16° S 31° 19° O 30° 19° N 27° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C18°C279 mm 27– – 6.1
February 26°C18°C221 mm 23– – 6.1
March 26°C18°C166 mm 22– – 6.1
April 26°C16°C35 mm 7– – 8.1
May 25°C14°C5 mm 1– – 8.9
June 24°C12°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
July 23°C11°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
August 26°C13°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 29°C16°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
October 31°C19°C18 mm 3– – 8.2
November 30°C19°C78 mm 12– – 7.1
December 27°C19°C240 mm 25– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Chipata in May?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Chipata?

The best months are June, July, August, September.