Weather in Chipata - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Chipata, Zambia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Chipata
today☀️ 31°night 23°
Sun☀️ 30°night 23°
Mon☀️ 29°💧 0.2 mm
Tue☀️ 25°💧 0.4 mm
Wed☀️ 26°night 18°
Thu☀️ 28°night 21°
Fri☀️ 29°night 21°
Sat☀️ 30°night 23°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Chipata, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 100% of similar days.

31°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 74% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–33°C
cooler than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
29°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°33°40° 1981: 30°C1982: 29°C1983: 31°C1984: 34°C1985: 29°C1986: 30°C1987: 31°C1988: 31°C1989: 29°C1990: 30°C1991: 34°C1992: 31°C1993: 29°C1994: 30°C1995: 32°C1996: 33°C1997: 31°C1998: 33°C1999: 31°C2000: 33°C2001: 33°C2002: 33°C2003: 33°C2004: 33°C2005: 32°C2006: 29°C2007: 33°C2008: 34°C2009: 31°C2010: 33°C2011: 31°C2012: 33°C2013: 32°C2014: 30°C2015: 33°C2016: 33°C2017: 32°C2018: 33°C2019: 30°C2020: 29°C2021: 30°C2022: 29°C2023: 32°C2024: 32°C2025: 33°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1989 (29°C) and the warmest was 1991 (34°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Chipata

Chipata - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Chipata

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 05:52 · sunset 17:45 · night 23° · evening 30° · humidity 27% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 4%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:51 · sunset 17:45 · night 23° · evening 31° · humidity 29% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 33%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:45 · night 20° · evening 29° · rain 0.16 mm · humidity 30% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 4%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
sunrise 05:50 · sunset 17:45 · night 17° · evening 26° · rain 0.35 mm · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 49%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 17:45 · night 18° · evening 27° · humidity 33% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 17:45 · night 21° · evening 29° · humidity 31% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 17:45 · night 21° · evening 30° · humidity 25% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 4%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 17:45 · night 23° · evening 30° · humidity 24% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 17:45 · night 23° · evening 30° · rain 1.13 mm · humidity 21% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 61%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 17:45 · night 22° · evening 30° · rain 0.38 mm · humidity 22% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 9%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:45 · night 21° · evening 30° · rain 0.79 mm · humidity 20% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:45 · night 21° · evening 30° · humidity 21% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:45 · night 20° · evening 30° · humidity 22% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 5%
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️31°a few clouds
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:45 · night 22° · evening 31° · humidity 16% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 14%
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:45 · night 21° · evening 32° · humidity 18% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 18%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:45 · night 26° · evening 30° · humidity 21% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%

UV index in Chipata - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTChipata03681111+8.6UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.0910Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Chipata is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

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FAQ - Chipata weather

What is the weather like in Chipata today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 23° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Chipata?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.