Chavuma Falls Waterfall

Seasonal waterfall on the Zambezi tributary, Zambia

On Zambia's northwest border, Chavuma Falls offers cascading river scenery and a busy cross-border market-visitors come for waterfall views and local trade.

Chavuma Falls at a Glance#

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How to Get to Chavuma Falls#

Reaching Chavuma Falls requires travel on regional roads from Solwezi or other provincial centers; local transport and guided arrangements through nearby settlements are recommended as roads can be rough and signage limited.

Tips for Visiting Chavuma Falls#

  • Visit late in the dry season for the best water visibility and safer river crossings.
  • Hire a local guide from Zambezi settlements - trails to the falls are poorly marked and seasonal pools can be deceptive.
  • Bring insect repellent and sun protection; the riparian areas can be mosquito-prone in early evenings.

Best Time to Visit Chavuma Falls#

Best visited in the dry season (May-October) for safer access to the falls and better trail conditions.

Dry season
May-October · 18-28°C
Lower river levels and clearer trails make the falls more accessible.
Rainy season
November-April · 22-32°C
Falls are at their most dramatic but trails can flood and paths become slippery.

Weather & Climate near Chavuma Falls#

Climate

Chavuma Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 6°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1082 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 16° - 27° 21° 209 mm overcast 79% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.7h
February Good 16° - 27° 21° 184 mm overcast 78% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
March Good 15° - 27° 21° 183 mm overcast 76% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 62 mm some cloud 67% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
May Ideal 10° - 27° 18° 7 mm clear 50% 2.3 m/s 2.0 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 6° - 25° 16° 0 mm clear 42% 2.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
July Ideal 6° - 26° 16° 0 mm clear 35% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 8° - 28° 18° 1 mm clear 28% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
September Ideal 12° - 31° 21° 13 mm clear 27% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
October Excellent 14° - 31° 23° 63 mm some cloud 40% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
November Good 15° - 28° 22° 153 mm overcast 64% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
December Good 15° - 27° 21° 207 mm overcast 76% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.8h